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Exxon Mobil

Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Exxon Mobil in CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS
Employer Exxon Mobil Report ID 2015063519
Address I-55 Arsenal Road East Side City, State ZIP CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS 60410
Event Date June 9, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
Industry (NAICS) 213112 Inspection # 1070266
GPS Coordinates 41.43000, -88.22000

Incident Narrative

On June 9, 2015, an employee wearing flame resistant clothing was retrieving samples of hot, 400 degrees F asphalt from a controlled sample point when he was splashed/sprayed by pressurized hot asphalt. He received second degree burns to his head, neck, chest, and both arms. He also received first and second degree burns on the right side of his face.

Incident Summary

On June 9, 2015, a worker at Exxon Mobil in CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with paving asphalt, asphaltic cement identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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