PUEBLO, COLORADO—
Stowe CO, LLC
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire · Thermal burns third degree or higher
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Stowe CO, LLC, 4131 Interstate 25 North, Exit 108, PUEBLO, COLORADO 81008 on — Thermal burns third degree or higher, affecting the Head and extremities.
Final narrative
A maintenance employee was helping a camper light a propane stove and the 5-pound, attached propane bottle exploded causing second- and third-degree burns to the employee's left hand and face.
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