Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14206239 - Employee suffers burns in propane flash

Accident Summary Nr: 14206239 -- Report ID: 1054116 -- Event Date: 08/23/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115703902	08/23/1993	1711	0	Chambers Plumbing & Heating Inc

Abstract: On August 16, 1993, Employee #1 went to a local restaurant to check on a reported propane leak. He arrived and went to the water heater to check for leaks. The electrical power was not shut off. Employee #1 removed a front cover and bent over searching for the pilot light. The electronic ignition fired causing the propane to flash. The flash caused 1st- and 2nd-degree burns to his hands and face. He was transported to a local hospital where he was treated and released.

Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, GAS LEAK, PROPANE, FACE, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115703902			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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