Stowe CO, LLC
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Thermal burns third degree or higher — PUEBLO, COLORADO
| Employer | Stowe CO, LLC | Report ID | 2024032364 |
| Address | 4131 Interstate 25 North, Exit 108 | City, State ZIP | PUEBLO, COLORADO 81008 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns third degree or higher | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Propane tanks and cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Propane | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.40000, -104.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was helping a camper light a propane stove and the 5-pound, attached propane bottle exploded causing second- and third-degree burns to the employee's left hand and face.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2024, a worker at Stowe CO, LLC in PUEBLO, COLORADO suffered thermal burns third degree or higher to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with propane tanks and cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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