NuWorld Corporation
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CARTERET, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | NuWorld Corporation | Report ID | 2020021317 |
| Address | 300 Milik Street | City, State ZIP | CARTERET, NEW JERSEY 07008 |
| Event Date | February 10, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Neck and back |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325620 | Inspection # | 1462631 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58000, -74.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered burns to the neck and back from hot water and steam while cleaning a processing kettle.
Incident Summary
On February 10, 2020, a worker at NuWorld Corporation in CARTERET, NEW JERSEY suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the neck and back. 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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