United States Postal Service
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
| Employer | United States Postal Service | Report ID | 2017054223 |
| Address | 490 E College St | City, State ZIP | BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS 72501 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2017 | 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 | Antifreeze |
| Secondary Source | Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 491110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.77000, -91.64000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee saw that the engine on his vehicle was running hot. He was adding fluids to the vehicle when the radiator cap blew off. Hot antifreeze spewed on him, burning his lower arm, chest, and abdomen. He was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2017, a worker at United States Postal Service in BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS 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 antifreeze identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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