Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125791525 - Pacific Lpg Corp

Inspection Information - Office: Modesto District Office

Inspection Nr: 125791525

Report ID: 0950624

Date Opened: 01/17/2006

Site Address:
Pacific Lpg Corp
10488 Hwy 49
Coulterville, CA 95311

Mailing Address:
Po Box 629, Moss Landing, CA 95039

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5984

NAICS: 454312/Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/19/2006

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 01/23/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101101327

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201107224

Event: 08/01/2005

Employee Burned When Propane Water Heater Explodes

On August 1, 2005, Employee #1, a certified technician, was attempting to light a pilot light on a hot water heater. Propane had built up in the bottom pan and exploded in his face. He sustained first degree burns to his face and hands and was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, PILOT LIGHT, IGNITION SYSTEM, GAS, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, FACE, WATER HEATER, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125791525			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Supervisors, mechanics and repairers

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