Sears Roebuck and Co.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Sears Roebuck and Co. | Report ID | 2018032577 |
| Address | 1400 Union Tpke. | City, State ZIP | NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK 11040 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and back |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 452112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -73.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee slipped on hot floor wax while lifting boxes, receiving third degree burns to the upper back and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2018, a worker at Sears Roebuck and Co. in NEW HYDE PARK, NEW YORK suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the shoulder(s) and back. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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