C. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | C. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc. | Report ID | 2022087069 |
| Address | 4059 East Cherry St | City, State ZIP | QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18951 |
| Event Date | August 10, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.48000, -75.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using an asphalt pour pot to patch holes in asphalt. The pot tipped over, and hot asphalt caused second-degree burns from his hands to his elbows. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 10, 2022, a worker at C. Abbonizio Contractors, Inc. in QUAKERTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with paving asphalt, asphaltic cement identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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