633 Force Support Squadron
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA
| Employer | 633 Force Support Squadron | Report ID | 2018088243 |
| Address | Outdoor Recreation Maintenance/Equipment Rental, 28 Kells Drive, Bldg. 843 | City, State ZIP | FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA 23604 |
| Event Date | August 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812199 | Inspection # | 1343670 |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.16000, -76.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting propane gas grills and sustained second degree burns to the left arm and hand.
Incident Summary
On August 13, 2018, a worker at 633 Force Support Squadron in FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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