Suburban Propane
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ROCKAWAY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Suburban Propane | Report ID | 2017087480 |
| Address | 7 Durham Rd, Camp Marcella | City, State ZIP | ROCKAWAY, NEW JERSEY 07866 |
| Event Date | August 5, 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 | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 454310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.98000, -74.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While servicing a water heater, an employee suffered burns to the hands and face.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2017, a worker at Suburban Propane in ROCKAWAY, NEW JERSEY 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 nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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