Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202488060 - Employee Receives Burns in Explosion While Filling Cylinder

Accident Summary Nr: 202488060 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 08/15/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311862379	09/11/2008	5171	424710	Ferrellgas Inc - Elk Grove Service Center

Abstract: On August 15, 2008, an employee filling multiple propane cylinders at a propane service center was caught in an explosion and hospitalized with second and third degree burns to the hands, arms, and face. The source of the leaking propane and the source of ignition were not determined conclusively. The investigation found that the employee had not completed the employer's required specified training, especially electrostatic discharge, before beginning to fill cylinders or before the explosion. The employee was hospitalized and treated for burns.

Keywords: BURN, CAUGHT BETWEEN, EXPLOSION, PROPANE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311862379			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Garage and service station related occupations

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