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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1538940.015 - Amerigas Propane, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Amerigas Propane, L.P.
3048 Maysville Road
Commerce, GA 30530
Mailing Address:
460 North Gulph Road, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221210/Natural Gas Distribution
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/25/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/02/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1777994 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on June 16, 2021, Employee #1 was filling forklift cylinders with propane gas. During the process, the nozzle connected to the cylinder was released at the start of pumping, causing propane gas at a temperature of approximately -44 degrees Fahrenheit to spray onto the employee. Employee #1 sustained cold burns as a result of the exposure and was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Burn, Compressed Gas, Cylinder, Forklift, Gas, Hyperthermia , Hypothermia, Propane
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1538940.015 | 64 | M | Hospitalized injury |