Zilkha Biomass Selma,LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — SELMA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Zilkha Biomass Selma,LLC | Report ID | 2016010306 |
| Address | 1256 Cr Rd 78 | City, State ZIP | SELMA, ALABAMA 36703 |
| Event Date | January 13, 2016 | 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 | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.42000, -86.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting work near a 5000 gallon hot water tank. Water sprayed out of the tank and knocked the employee down. The employee sustained burns to his hands, feet and chest from the 200 degree water.
Incident Summary
On January 13, 2016, a worker at Zilkha Biomass Selma,LLC in SELMA, ALABAMA 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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