MARATHON PETROLEUM
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — CANTON, OHIO
| Employer | MARATHON PETROLEUM | Report ID | 2015118963 |
| Address | 2408 GAMBRINUS AVE. | City, State ZIP | CANTON, OHIO 44706 |
| Event Date | November 28, 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 | Petroleum, crude oil |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | 1110319 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -81.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee sustained second degree burns on the left side of their face, neck, arm, hand and both legs from hot oil. The employee was cleaning a slurry screen for a pump and opened the flange to check for product flow. A coke plug was present and let loose during the pulling of the screen which allowed hot oil to release and spray the employee.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2015, a worker at MARATHON PETROLEUM in CANTON, OHIO 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 petroleum, crude oil identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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