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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015129526 · 12/16/2015 · Koppers, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Tars, sealants, caulking, insulation, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Koppers, Inc.
Location
810 Koppers Road, FOLLANSBEE, WEST VIRGINIA, 26037
NAICS
325194
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On December 16, 2015, at approximately 2:52p.m., an employee was hospitalized after receiving burns to his neck, ears, head, and hands. The employee was preparing to unload a coal tar pitch railcar. The line on the railcar was opened without relieving pressure and material sprayed onto the worker.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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