Long's Propane Service Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Long's Propane Service Inc. | Report ID | 2022021187 |
| Address | 2910 East Highway 50 | City, State ZIP | YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA 57078 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 454310 | Inspection # | 1577832 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.87000, -97.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing 1000-pound tank for painting. When a valve was removed it released propane into the shop environment where ignition sources started a fire that burned down the shop. The employee sustained burns to their hands and face.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2022, a worker at Long's Propane Service Inc. in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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