# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at C W Matthews Contracting Co Inc
> OSHA SIR `2017109783` · 10/11/2017 · ATHENS, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level due to slipping
- **Source:** Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
## Employer
- **Name:** C W Matthews Contracting Co Inc
- **Location:** State Route 53 Near Daniels Bridge Road and Mars Road, ATHENS, GEORGIA, 30601
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was operating a tar truck on the highway and noticed a problem with the equipment. He exited the cab of the vehicle and noticed a large amount of hot tar coming from the valve of the equipment. He slipped on the tar and fell to the ground, contacting the 240-degree tar. He received burns on his hands and back.

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