C&R Recyclers, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PIONEER, OHIO
| Employer | C&R Recyclers, LLC | Report ID | 2022010652 |
| Address | 19242 St. Rt. 576 | City, State ZIP | PIONEER, OHIO 43554 |
| Event Date | January 21, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | 1574233 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.69000, -84.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 21, 2022, an employee was removing a draw valve on a 500-gallon propane tank indoors for replacement. When the valve was removed, liquid propane began spraying out of the tank. A second employee (injured employee) went to the nearby electrical box to cut the electrical power. At that time a spark ignited the liquid propane causing a fire. The injured employee was hospitalized for burns.
Incident Summary
On January 21, 2022, a worker at C&R Recyclers, LLC in PIONEER, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with propane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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