Healthcare Services Group
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Healthcare Services Group | Report ID | 2019010990 |
| Address | 401 Heatherwilde Blvd | City, State ZIP | PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS 78660 |
| Event Date | January 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Secondary Source | Clothing, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 623110 | Inspection # | 1376863 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.45000, -97.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was microwaving water during food preparation when her apron string was caught on the microwave. When she walked away, the microwave was pulled violently. This caused the hot water to fly out and land on her right hand, resulting in severe burns.
Incident Summary
On January 28, 2019, a worker at Healthcare Services Group in PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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