Viejas Casino & Resort
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — ALPINE, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Viejas Casino & Resort | Report ID | 2023109765 |
| Address | 5003 Willows Rd | City, State ZIP | ALPINE, CALIFORNIA 91901 |
| Event Date | October 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Propane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721120 | Inspection # | 1705479 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.84000, -116.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a propane line when the cap blew off. A spark ignited the propane, resulting in a fire. The employee sustained second-degree burns to 20% of the body.
Incident Summary
On October 23, 2023, a worker at Viejas Casino & Resort in ALPINE, CALIFORNIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, unspecified. 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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