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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016021720 · 2/25/2016 · Carroll & Carroll, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), except finger(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
Secondary source
Asphalt and concrete spreaders

Employer

Name
Carroll & Carroll, Inc.
Location
Hwy. 204 and King George, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 31416
NAICS
237310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to unclog an asphalt distribution (spreading) machine. When he opened up a porthole, the pressurized pump caused hot liquid asphalt to shoot out and burn the palm of his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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