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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

2 hospitalizations · 2020021186 · 2/5/2020 · Warrior Asphalt Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement

Employer

Name
Warrior Asphalt Inc
Location
3100 Warrior Road, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA, 35404
NAICS
324121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Employees were using steam to soften and unclog an asphalt blow line. The asphalt released under pressure and burned two employees' arms and hands. They were hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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