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Wulfenstein Construction

Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — PAHRUMP, NEVADA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wulfenstein Construction in PAHRUMP, NEVADA
Employer Wulfenstein Construction Report ID 20181010205
Address Gravel Pit Road City, State ZIP PAHRUMP, NEVADA 89048
Event Date October 3, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # 1352212
GPS Coordinates 36.18000, -115.92000

Incident Narrative

An employee was disconnecting an asphalt hose from a truck. Hot asphalt splashed onto the employee's arms, torso, and neck, causing third-degree burns. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On October 3, 2018, a worker at Wulfenstein Construction in PAHRUMP, NEVADA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with paving asphalt, asphaltic cement identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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