Explosion while forklift operator was filling a propane cylinder
Incident Investigation
Explosion while forklift operator was filling a propane cylinder
August 4, 2021
Gas
Reference Number:
II-1232047-2021 (#23052)
Location: Williams Lake
Regulated industry sector: Gas/Propane system
Incident overview
Forklift operator was filling a propane cylinder located on the forklift when propane began to escape. The operator started the forklift, creating an ignition source which resulted in a fire.