GS 2 roofing
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA
| Employer | GS 2 roofing | Report ID | 2022075812 |
| Address | 200 sierra dr | City, State ZIP | PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA 30269 |
| Event Date | July 4, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Roofing asphalt, roofing tar |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.35000, -84.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 4, 2022, an employee was moving a pipe when he made contact with hot asphalt, suffering a burn to the left forearm.
Incident Summary
On July 4, 2022, a worker at GS 2 roofing in PEACHTREE CITY, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with roofing asphalt, roofing tar identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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