The Coca-Cola Company
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | The Coca-Cola Company | Report ID | 2015010430 |
| Address | 7551 Schantz Road | City, State ZIP | ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18106 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Secondary Source | Pressure lines, except hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 312111 | Inspection # | 1018439 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -75.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee was sprayed with hot water from the condensate return line while steaming a railcar. Employee incurred 2nd degree burns to the right thigh and knee.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2015, a worker at The Coca-Cola Company in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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