Centennial Moisture Control, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — FRISCO, TEXAS
| Employer | Centennial Moisture Control, Inc. | Report ID | 20221211230 |
| Address | 9 Cowboys Way | City, State ZIP | FRISCO, TEXAS 75034 |
| Event Date | December 29, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Tars, sealants, caulking, insulation, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.11000, -96.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee entered a building to refill his tar bucket from a kettle. The employee then exited the building and stepped into hot, previously laid tar. His foot became stuck, causing him to pull up to try and dislodge his foot. He lost balance and dropped the bucket of hot tar. The tar splattered and burned his neck and right hand. As he attempted to remove his gloves, his left hand was also burned. The tar was between 380-400 F when taken from the kettle.
Incident Summary
On December 29, 2022, a worker at Centennial Moisture Control, Inc. in FRISCO, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with tars, sealants, caulking, insulation, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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