LP Transportation, Inc.
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Fractures and burns — SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
| Employer | LP Transportation, Inc. | Report ID | 2025010603 |
| Address | 2880 Curry Rd | City, State ZIP | SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK 12303 |
| Event Date | January 18, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Trunk and other lower extremities |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact | Source of Injury | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Flammable gas n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424720 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.74000, -73.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading liquefied petroleum gas when he slipped and caught himself on the protective cap chain and pulled the liquid valve open slightly. Some of the gas spilled out and contacted the employee, causing him to fall backward. The employee sustained burns to his lower torso/upper legs and a fractured rib.
Incident Summary
On January 18, 2025, a worker at LP Transportation, Inc. in SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK suffered fractures and burns to the trunk and other lower extremities. The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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