Pullman Innovations
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Pullman Innovations | Report ID | 2023032013 |
| Address | 2701 E. 100th St. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60617 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311119 | Inspection # | 1655822 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.71000, -87.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing out the line after removing water from a railcar when hot water splashed onto his face, resulting in facial burns.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2023, a worker at Pullman Innovations in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the face, 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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