M. Arg eso & Co DBA Paramelt-USA
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | M. Arg eso & Co DBA Paramelt-USA | Report ID | 20211210432 |
| Address | 12651 Elmwood Ave | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111 |
| Event Date | December 5, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Source, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325520 | Inspection # | 1568687 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.46000, -81.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disconnecting a hose from the bottom of a tank. When the hose disconnected, hot wax sprayed on the employee's face and neck, causing serious burns.
Incident Summary
On December 5, 2021, a worker at M. Arg eso & Co DBA Paramelt-USA in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with source, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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