Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115652208 - Home Depot #459
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Home Depot #459
6880 W Bell Rd
Glendale, AZ 85345
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/17/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/17/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360185177 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was attempting to refill an empty propane tank for his forklift. When he opened the valve on the supply tank, he heard a hissing noise, then turned and saw propane spraying out from somewhere on the tank. Employee #1 turned and shut off the valve, then turned back toward the forklift and was hit in the face and arms by a fireball. Employee #1 was then flown to the Maricopa Medical Center.
Keywords: BURN, FIRE, PROPANE, ARM, FACE, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115652208 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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