Dunn Construction Company, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances - Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified - SAGINAW, Alabama
| Employer | Dunn Construction Company, Inc. |
| Address | Longview Asphalt Plant, 991 Highway 31 S |
| City, State ZIP | SAGINAW, Alabama 35137 |
| Report ID | 2019044036 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2019 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified |
| Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances |
| Source of Injury | Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 |
| Inspection # | 1396384 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.20000, -86.77000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking by a pipe that was placed on a stand to be unclogged of liquid asphalt. The heated asphalt bubbled out of the pipe and onto the employee as he walked by, burning his arms and legs.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2019, a worker at Dunn Construction Company, Inc. in SAGINAW, Alabama suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). 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
OSHA has recorded 1,912 severe injury reports involving "Contact with hot objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with hot objects or substances injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Contact with hot objects or substances events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2024 | JBS USA, LLC | OMAHA, Nebraska | Thermal burns third degree or higher | Hosp. |
| May 24, 2017 | Poole Chemical Company, Inc. | BORGER, Texas | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Nov 13, 2025 | TRP Construction Group, LLC | SANFORD, Florida | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Hosp. |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Imperial Aluminum - Scottsboro LLC | SCOTTSBORO, Alabama | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Hosp. |
| Jan 10, 2015 | AMG Vanadium, Inc. | CAMBRIDGE, Ohio | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Hosp. |
| Dec 13, 2018 | Lee Brass Foundry, LLC | ANNISTON, Alabama | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Hosp. |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Bain Mechanical Services | NEW YORK, New York | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Feb 25, 2016 | California Pizza Kitchen, Inc | ESTERO, Florida | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.