Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at YRC FREIGHT, 3500 Booth Street, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64129
on , Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
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Final narrative
The injured employee was helping another employee change the propane tank on the dock sweeper. The tank was leaking and when the injured employee tried to start the sweeper, a large flame burned both of his arms and legs.