Truckworx, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Truckworx, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088462 |
| Address | 421 Hwy 49 S | City, State ZIP | RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI 39218 |
| Event Date | August 17, 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 |
| Secondary Source | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.25000, -90.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working under a truck when a coolant line ruptured. The coolant burned his chest, left arm, and stomach.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2018, a worker at Truckworx, Inc. in RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI 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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