HG Meigs Asphalt Co.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Fractures and burns — SAUKVILLE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | HG Meigs Asphalt Co. | Report ID | 2022098550 |
| Address | 3979 Lakeland Road | City, State ZIP | SAUKVILLE, WISCONSIN 53080 |
| Event Date | September 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324121 | Inspection # | 1625348 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.42000, -87.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was offloading asphalt from a truck to a tank. As the system was pressurized, hot asphalt struck the employee in the face and chest. The employee suffered burns to the face and chest, as well as a broken sternum and ribs. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 27, 2022, a worker at HG Meigs Asphalt Co. in SAUKVILLE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures and burns to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with paving asphalt, asphaltic cement identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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