Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201176856 - Employee Burned While Securing a Tank

Accident Summary Nr: 201176856 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 01/17/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300877677	01/31/2005	2044	311212	Pgp International, Inc

Abstract: On January 17, 2005, Employee #1 was tightening the hold-down strap on a propane tank of a running forklift. The substandard propane hose and fitting broke, spewing propane. The propane ignited and caused Employee #1 to suffer second degree burns and scarring. The investigation revealed the forklift was not maintained with proper replacement parts.

Keywords: BURN, IND TRK OPERATOR, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, INADEQUATE MAINT, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, PROPANE, TANK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300877677			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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