Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 141709.015 - Employee is killed by flash fire while cleaning with propane

Accident Summary Nr: 141709.015 -- Report ID: 0454714 -- Event Date: 12/03/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1567369.015	12/07/2021		324121	Potter South East, Llc

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.

Keywords: 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

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1567369.015	30	M	Fatality		Laborers, except construction

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