Garelick Farms, Inc
Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Garelick Farms, Inc | Report ID | 2017065059 |
| Address | 626 Lynnway | City, State ZIP | LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS 01905 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Existing floor opening |
| Secondary Source | Grates and drains in floor surface | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311511 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.45000, -70.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing steel plates to access a trough that contains water residue from boilers when a plate shifted, causing the employee to lose his balance. He slipped and his right foot entered the trough, causing second degree burns on his right foot and lower calf.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2017, a worker at Garelick Farms, Inc in LYNN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet, with existing floor opening identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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