OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221373673

JACK SOUTO

LEBANON, TN· 2021-07-16T00:00:00

Event: Arm, Burn, Exhaust Fumes, Face, Flange, Ignition, Installing, Pipe, Pipe Wrench, Propane, Spark, Toxic Fumes, Wrench
NAICS: 424710
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345375463
Employer profile: JACK SOUTO
Summary number: 221373673
Report ID: 0454712
Project type: A
Construction end-use: H

Event description

Employee sustains burns from ignition of propane fumes durin

Investigation abstract

At 9:30 a.m. on July 16, 2021, Employee #1 was assisting the company owner in the installation of a pipe flange. The owner was using a 120V, 1/2" drive impact wrench to tighten the flange bolts when a spark from the wrench's electric motor ignited propane fumes. Employee #1 sustained second- and third-degree burns to the face and arms and was hospitalized.

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 30 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
7010

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