DE Rice Construction
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — AMARILLO, TEXAS
| Employer | DE Rice Construction | Report ID | 2015118749 |
| Address | Drainage Lake off of Martin Road, across from 1400 martin road | City, State ZIP | AMARILLO, TEXAS 79107 |
| Event Date | November 19, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Secondary Source | Pumps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.21000, -101.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While removing a discharge hose from a water pump, an employee was exposed to hot water and suffered burns to the arms, neck and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On November 19, 2015, a worker at DE Rice Construction in AMARILLO, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, 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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