OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221417090

POTTER SOUTH EAST, LLC

PIONEER, TN· 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
NAICS: 324121
Inspection type: Referral
Activity number: #345673693
Employer profile: POTTER SOUTH EAST, LLC
Summary number: 221417090
Report ID: 0454714

Event description

Employee is killed by flash fire while cleaning with propane

Investigation abstract

At 4:45 p.m. on December 3, 2021, an employee was using a propane torch to loosen asphalt from the ejection chute of a silo while cleaning the chute. A flash fire occurred at the opening of the chute striking the employee. The employee incurred 3rd degree burns on 65% to 75% of his body, a broken vertebrae and a concussion. The employee also fell as a result of the incident and was killed.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 30 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
889

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