Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 163283.015 - Employee dies of burns from propane heater fire

Accident Summary Nr: 163283.015 -- Report ID: 0627100 -- Event Date: 01/09/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1721845.015	01/18/2024		423930	Davis Iron & Metal, Inc.

Abstract: At 12:31 p.m. on January 9, 2024, an employee was standing in front of a Mr. Heater MH42T triple burner propane heater (8,000-42,000 btu/hour) to warm-up. The employee stood for several minutes backed up to the heater, when the back bottom of his jacket caught on fire and spread to the three layers of shirts, eventually reaching the skin. The employee died as a result of severe burns to the back, abdomen, and arms, adding up to 20% of the body.

Keywords: Abdomen, Arm, Back, Burn, Fire, Heater, Propane

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1721845.015	58	M	Fatality		Purchasing agents and buyers n.e.c.

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