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Report: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids at T. Neale Enterprises, Inc. in Dayton, Texas

DATE: 05/23/17

On 05/23/2017, an employee attempted to fill a portable propane cylinder. The connection from the employee’s tank to the customer’s cylinder may have been cross-threaded. The employee was tightening the connection when the hose detached, allowing vapors to escape. The vapor cloud ignited and the employee suffered second and third degree burns to the upper torso and legs. The employee was hospitalized and had surgery.

Report ID 2017054648  
Date 05/23/2017  
UPA 1219202  
Inspection 1235600  
Primary NAICS 454310  
Nature 1523 Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
Part of Body 899 Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Source 1643 Propane
Event 317 Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Hospitalized Yes  
Amputation No  

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