OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221408172
SOUTHERN STATES ENERGY
SOUTH BOSTON, VA·
Event description
Employee sustains burns while plugging LP tank valve during
Investigation abstract
At 11:30 p.m. on July 17, 2021, Employee #1 was attempting to plug an LP tank valve that had been feeding a fire. The volunteer fire department fire chief had instructed the employee to plug the affected tank after the fire was initially extinguished. While installing the plug, the fire reignited, causing burns to the employee's arms. Employee #1 was hospitalized for treatment.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 54 M
- Event type
- 14
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