OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221430424

Burn,Chest,Electrical Box,Fire,Flammable Vapors,Gas Leak,Hazard Communication,High Temperature,Ignite,Inexperience,Installing,Lack of Work Procedures,Leak,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,PPE,PPE Hazard Assessment,Propane,Protective Clothing,Tank,Valve

2022-01-21T00:00:00

Event: Burn,Chest,Electrical Box,Fire,Flammable Vapors,Gas Leak,Hazard Communication,High Temperature,Ignite,Inexperience,Installing,Lack of Work Procedures,Leak,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,PPE,PPE Hazard Assessment,Propane,Protective Clothing,Tank,Valve
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 221430424
Report ID: 0524700

Event description

Employee burns chest when propane tank leak ignites

Victim

#1 Hospitalized Age 50 M

Event type
14

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