Strong Memorial Hospital
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Strong Memorial Hospital | Report ID | 2016010141 |
| Address | 601 Elmwood Avenue | City, State ZIP | ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14642 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s) and finger(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.12000, -77.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing her hands before preparing her dinner when she was burned by the instant hot water spigot.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2016, a worker at Strong Memorial Hospital in ROCHESTER, NEW YORK suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the hand(s) and finger(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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