AmeriGas Propane Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — BRYAN, TEXAS
| Employer | AmeriGas Propane Inc. | Report ID | 2022065268 |
| Address | 2902 Tabor Road | City, State ZIP | BRYAN, TEXAS 77803 |
| Event Date | June 16, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Fire, flame |
| Secondary Source | Propane | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.70000, -96.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a propane tank when the tank began venting excess propane and an ignition source caused a flash fire. The employee sustained second degree burns to the face, arms, and legs.
Incident Summary
On June 16, 2022, a worker at AmeriGas Propane Inc. in BRYAN, TEXAS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with fire, flame identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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