River Valley Ingredients, LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — CUTHBERT, GEORGIA
| Employer | River Valley Ingredients, LLC | Report ID | 2020109598 |
| Address | 82 Georgia Feed Drive | City, State ZIP | CUTHBERT, GEORGIA 39840 |
| Event Date | October 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.77000, -84.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking the hydrolyzer inspection door for obstructions. When the employee opened the door, hot water splashed on his left forearm and upper right chest area. The employee was hospitalized with first and second degree burns.
Incident Summary
On October 8, 2020, a worker at River Valley Ingredients, LLC in CUTHBERT, GEORGIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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