CHS Grainland
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — LEWELLEN, NEBRASKA
| Employer | CHS Grainland | Report ID | 2021021412 |
| Address | 19775 CO Hwy 26 | City, State ZIP | LEWELLEN, NEBRASKA 69147 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493130 | Inspection # | 1516650 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.33000, -102.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was responding to a gas leak/propane odor call at a residence. An explosion occurred in the residence and the employee sustained burns.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2021, a worker at CHS Grainland in LEWELLEN, NEBRASKA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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