FERRELLGAS INC
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI
| Employer | FERRELLGAS INC | Report ID | 2023098521 |
| Address | 1500 Block NE Pink Road | City, State ZIP | BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI 64029 |
| Event Date | September 15, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424720 | Inspection # | 1698246 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.01000, -94.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was lighting the pilot light on a water heater. Gas ignited, causing a flash fire and explosion at the residential property. The employee suffered burns to the head, neck, upper torso, and upper extremities.
Incident Summary
On September 15, 2023, a worker at FERRELLGAS INC in BLUE SPRINGS, MISSOURI suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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