Ferrara Candy Company
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Ferrara Candy Company | Report ID | 2015010950 |
| Address | 7301 Harrison St. | City, State ZIP | FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS 60130 |
| Event Date | January 29, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311340 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -87.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was injured on his right shoulder, arm, and hand by hot water while cleaning a hopper. Based on his condition, he was sent to the clinic then further referred to the hospital.
Incident Summary
On January 29, 2015, a worker at Ferrara Candy Company in FOREST PARK, ILLINOIS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.. 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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