BFS Operating LLC
Flash fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — WINDTHORST, TEXAS
| Employer | BFS Operating LLC | Report ID | 2024075977 |
| Address | 19017 U.S. 281 | City, State ZIP | WINDTHORST, TEXAS 76389 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Propane tanks and cylinders |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 454310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.57000, -98.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While filling a 5-gallon propane tank, an employee heard a pop, left the filling area, and flipped the emergency propane shut-off switch. A fire then appeared on top of the tank, followed by an additional ignition. The employee suffered burns on the left arm and hand, left ear, and face. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2024, a worker at BFS Operating LLC in WINDTHORST, TEXAS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as flash fire, with propane tanks and cylinders identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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