OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221417090

Abdomen,Arm,Back,Burn,Chest,Cleaning,Concussion,Elbow,Engineering Controls,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fall Protection,Fire,Fire Extinguisher,Flammable Liquid,Flash,Fracture,Guard,Guardrail,Hazard Communication,Head,Hip,Ignition,Inadequate Maint,Inspection,Lack of Engineering Controls,Lack of Work Procedures,Leg,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Propane,Propane Torch,Struck By,Training,Unstable Position,Work Surface

2021-12-03T00:00:00

Event: Abdomen,Arm,Back,Burn,Chest,Cleaning,Concussion,Elbow,Engineering Controls,Fall,Fall From Elevation,Fall Protection,Fire,Fire Extinguisher,Flammable Liquid,Flash,Fracture,Guard,Guardrail,Hazard Communication,Head,Hip,Ignition,Inadequate Maint,Inspection,Lack of Engineering Controls,Lack of Work Procedures,Leg,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Propane,Propane Torch,Struck By,Training,Unstable Position,Work Surface
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 221417090
Report ID: 0454714

Event description

Employee is killed by flash fire while cleaning with propane

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 30 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
889

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