Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201560240 - Employees burned by propane gas explosion
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126792175 | 08/31/1998 | 5984 | 0 | Wasatch Propane |
Abstract: At 3:44 p.m. on August 28, Employee #1 was sweeping the floor with gas exiting a propane tank he was holding. The gas met with an undetermined ignition source and an explosion occurred. Employee #2 was entering the room as the explosion occurred. Employee #1 sustained second and third degree burns to the upper body and face. Employee #2 sustained first and second degree burns to the face and arms below the elbows.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126792175 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machine operators, not specified | ||
| 2 | 126792175 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Machine operators, not specified |
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