Gannett Graphics, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — LEEDS, ALABAMA
| Employer | Gannett Graphics, Inc. | Report ID | 2021053923 |
| Address | 8350 Side Track | City, State ZIP | LEEDS, ALABAMA 35094 |
| Event Date | May 13, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Presses-printing |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323111 | Inspection # | 1532868 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -86.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a heat press machine. The employee's left hand was caught in the machine, which caused third-degree burns to the lower arm and the back of the hand.
Incident Summary
On May 13, 2021, a worker at Gannett Graphics, Inc. in LEEDS, ALABAMA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with presses-printing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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