Venezia Transport Inc.
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Venezia Transport Inc. | Report ID | 2022065354 |
| Address | 86 Airport Rd. | City, State ZIP | POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 19464 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | 1605370 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.23000, -75.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee removed a rear valve from a new asphalt trailer. The employee determined that the trailer had a pinhole leak and went to diagnose and repair the issue. When the employee ignited a propane torch to help repair the issue, the vapors given off by the product ignited and an explosion occurred. The employee sustained first and second degree burns on the left side of the face, neck, and head.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2022, a worker at Venezia Transport Inc. in POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the head and neck. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with paving asphalt, asphaltic cement identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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