C W Matthews Contracting Co Inc
Fall on same level due to slipping — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ATHENS, GEORGIA
| Employer | C W Matthews Contracting Co Inc | Report ID | 2017109783 |
| Address | State Route 53 Near Daniels Bridge Road and Mars Road | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, GEORGIA 30601 |
| Event Date | October 11, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.90000, -83.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a tar truck on the highway and noticed a problem with the equipment. He exited the cab of the vehicle and noticed a large amount of hot tar coming from the valve of the equipment. He slipped on the tar and fell to the ground, contacting the 240-degree tar. He received burns on his hands and back.
Incident Summary
On October 11, 2017, a worker at C W Matthews Contracting Co Inc in ATHENS, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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