Patty's Inc.
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BEAVER, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Patty's Inc. | Report ID | 2021075879 |
| Address | 103 Beaver Plaza | City, State ZIP | BEAVER, WEST VIRGINIA 25813 |
| Event Date | July 18, 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 | Natural gas |
| Secondary Source | Source, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713290 | Inspection # | 1545918 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.74000, -81.13000 | ||
Incident Narrative
There was a natural gas leak in the sewer line of a facility. An employee lit a cigarette, which ignited the natural gas and resulted in an explosion inside the store. The employee suffered burns and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2021, a worker at Patty's Inc. in BEAVER, WEST VIRGINIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with natural gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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