Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Atlantic Roofing Corp
Start: 6/12/2017

1 hospitalization · 2017065337 · 6/12/2017 · Atlantic Roofing Corp

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Forearm(s)
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Roofing asphalt, roofing tar

Employer

Name: Atlantic Roofing Corp
Location: 201 Strode Avenue, COATESVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 19320
NAICS: 238160
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While replacing a roof, an employee walked by an asphalt lugger. The pipeline burst and sprayed hot asphalt on the employee, causing second degree burns on both forearms and requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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