James Hamilton Construction CO.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — DENVER CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | James Hamilton Construction CO. | Report ID | 20190910092 |
| Address | 398 TX 83 | City, State ZIP | DENVER CITY, TEXAS 79323 |
| Event Date | September 26, 2019 | 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 | Petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.96000, -102.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A truck driver was mixing oil (heated at about 375-380 degrees) in his truck for road work. The oil sprayed the driver, burning his neck, forehead, and lower arms.
Incident Summary
On September 26, 2019, a worker at James Hamilton Construction CO. in DENVER CITY, TEXAS 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 petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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