Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 893339 - Employee burned when lp fuel vapor ignited

Accident Summary Nr: 893339 -- Report ID: 0355114 -- Event Date: 01/31/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105722946	01/31/1990	5984	0	Ferrellgas

Abstract: At approximately 4:05 p.m. on January 31, 1990, Employee #1 was transferring lp fuel from a service vehicle to a 100 lb mobile home holding tank. After the fuel was transferred, Employee #1 shut off the nozzle and placed the hose line on the ground so it could be retracted onto the service vehicle hose reel. While standing at the rear operator's control station, Employee #1 electrically retracted the hose line, causing the valve on the nozzle to open. Fuel vapors discharged, came into contact with an ignition source, and ignited. Employee #1 was burned on his chest, face, and hands.

Keywords: BURN, CHEST, DELIVERY WORK, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, LP GAS, VALVE, FACE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105722946			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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