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RK Mechanical Inc

Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — DENVER, COLORADO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at RK Mechanical Inc in DENVER, COLORADO
Employer RK Mechanical Inc Report ID 20191010366
Address 1719 E 19th Ave City, State ZIP DENVER, COLORADO 80218
Event Date October 3, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts, unspecified
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Water
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.74000, -104.96000

Incident Narrative

An employee was tapping a hot water pipe to install a valve. An ice plug failed and the employee's upper body was burned by 180-degree water/glycol.

Incident Summary

On October 3, 2019, a worker at RK Mechanical Inc in DENVER, COLORADO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, 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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