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Solenis

Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — MACON, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Solenis in MACON, GEORGIA
Employer Solenis Report ID 2017032895
Address 7525 NE Industrial Blvd City, State ZIP MACON, GEORGIA 31216
Event Date March 31, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet Source of Injury Grates and drains in floor surface
Industry (NAICS) 424690 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.70000, -83.66000

Incident Narrative

While attempting to unclog a floor drain, the employee turned and stepped into the drain that contained hot water causing first and second degree burns to the lower right leg.

Incident Summary

On March 31, 2017, a worker at Solenis in MACON, GEORGIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet, with grates and drains in floor surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 111 severe injury reports involving "Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet injuries.

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