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Accident Summary Nr: 200081404 - Three Employee's Faces Are Burned in Gas Explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200081404 -- Report ID: 0112000 -- Event Date: 10/30/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300084860	10/31/2001	5984	0	Bemer Petroleum Corporation

Abstract: On October 30, 2001, Employee's #1, #2, and #3, were bleeding off propane gas from cylinders that were on a platform resting on the forks of a forklift truck. The truck was parked in an area where the surrounding cylinders created a confined area, not allowing the gas to dissipate. The gas accumulated underneath the forklift truck. When the key was turned to the on position, the gas underneath the truck ignited and exploded. Employee's #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized with severe burns on their faces.

Keywords: BURN, VAPOR, CONFINED SPACE, GAS, EXPLOSION, PROPANE, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300084860	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	300084860	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
3	300084860	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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