United Rentals, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
| Employer | United Rentals, Inc. | Report ID | 2021010295 |
| Address | 5491 Division Dr | City, State ZIP | FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33905 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Antifreeze |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811198 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.66000, -81.80000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a pump when a radiator hose released coolant onto the employee, resulting in burns on their chest, abdomen, and right leg.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2021, a worker at United Rentals, Inc. in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with antifreeze identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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