Yale University
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Yale University | Report ID | 2022119946 |
| Address | 261 Park Street, S000 | City, State ZIP | NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06511 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | 1639414 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.30000, -72.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unbolting and removing a steam valve for inspection when they were splashed by the hot condensate. The employee sustained burns to his face and upper body.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2022, a worker at Yale University in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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