Temp-Masters, Inc.
Contact with cold objects or substances — Other burns, unspecified — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Temp-Masters, Inc. | Report ID | 2019054859 |
| Address | 199 Graceland Avenue | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43214 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with cold objects or substances | Source of Injury | Fluorotrichloromethane |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.06000, -83.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pumping down an existing refrigeration line set in a mechanical room when there was a release of liquid refrigerant. While working to stop the release, the employee received burns to the right hand, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2019, a worker at Temp-Masters, Inc. in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered other burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as contact with cold objects or substances, with fluorotrichloromethane identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 52 severe injury reports involving "Contact with cold objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with cold objects or substances injuries.
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