OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #14303911
PUERTO RICO TRACTION TIRES MFG. INC.
DORADO, PR·
Event description
FIRE RESULTS FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT WITH PROPANE GAS
Investigation abstract
On October 25, 1985, light duty truck drivers for Puerto Rico Traction Tires Man ufacturing, Incorporated were transferring Propane gas from a 1000-gallon tank t o the tank of a truck. The employees disconnected a switch. The propane ignited. Employee #1 sustained burns and scalding from the heat to his chest, arms, and face. Employee #1 alleged that he had observed a spark that had come from the bo x where the switch was located.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 42 M
- Nature of injury
- 5
- Part of body
- 5
- Event type
- 14
- Source
- 16
- Occupation code
- 805
- Human factor
- 9
- Environmental factor
- 18
- Hazardous substance
- 2150
- Task assigned
- 1
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