Republic Conduit, Inc.

Contact with hot objects or substances - Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified - CEDAR SPRINGS, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Republic Conduit, Inc. in CEDAR SPRINGS, Georgia
Employer Republic Conduit, Inc.
Address 633 Georgia Tubing Road
City, State ZIP CEDAR SPRINGS, Georgia 39832
Report ID 2018077408
Event Date July 22, 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 Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Secondary Source Air compressors
Industry (NAICS) 332999
GPS Coordinates 31.14000, -85.06000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was walking toward a disconnect to de-energize a plant air compressor that was making an odd noise when an oil line (that supplied lubrication for the compressor) burst, spraying hot oil onto the employee. He suffered burn injuries to his back, left forearm, and shoulder blade.

Incident Summary

On July 22, 2018, a worker at Republic Conduit, Inc. in CEDAR SPRINGS, Georgia 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 lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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