Fred Beans Ford of West Chester
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Fred Beans Ford of West Chester | Report ID | 2018077300 |
| Address | 1155 West Chester Pike | City, State ZIP | WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 19382 |
| Event Date | July 19, 2018 | 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 441110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.97000, -75.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was testing a coolant system when coolant sprayed from the radiator's open cap, burning his face, neck, chest, and arms.
Incident Summary
On July 19, 2018, a worker at Fred Beans Ford of West Chester in WEST CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA 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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