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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108916925 - Tex & Chuck'S Butane Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Tex & Chuck'S Butane Co.
401 S. Burleson Blvd.
Burleson, TX 76028
Mailing Address:
3103 Horton Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76119
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901576538 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was servicing a liquid propane gas cylinder for forklifts from his propane truck. He apparently cross-threaded the hose line to the cylinder. When he opened the hose valve to begin servicing, the resulting pressure surge caused a hose disconnection and a gas discharge to the atmosphere. When he attempted to close the hose valve, the valve handle came off the valve stem and the employee could not close the valve. The gas was ignited either by a metal-to-metal spark or (most probably) by the truck engine's exhaust. Employee #1 was burned over 30 percent of his body in the fire/explosion.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE VAPORS, WORK RULES, FIRE, EXPLOSION, LP GAS, LPG CONTAINER, VALVE, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108916925 | Hospitalized injury | Burn(Chemical) | Occupation not reported |