The gas station operator in Pavlov received burns after shining a lighter into the shaft.

      The gas station operator in Pavlovo received severe burns during a fuel vapor flash. This was reported by the State Labor Inspectorate in the Nizhny Novgorod region. The accident occurred on the night of April 11 at the gas station on Vokzalnaya Street. The third-class operator, while on the night shift, entered the fuel tank farm area. There, he opened the hatch and decided to shine a lighter. Due to the open flame, fuel vapors ignited, resulting in the man sustaining burns. The victim was diagnosed with burns from an electric arc and flames on his face and head, as well as other serious injuries. The labor inspectorate is conducting an investigation to determine the causes of the incident and find those responsible. It was previously reported that a mechanic sustained serious injuries after falling from a height in Bor.

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