Christian Brothers Automotive Evans
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — EVANS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Christian Brothers Automotive Evans | Report ID | 2023032650 |
| Address | 4481 Washington Road | City, State ZIP | EVANS, GEORGIA 30809 |
| Event Date | March 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Head, neck, and trunk |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Antifreeze |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.54000, -82.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 24, 2023, an employee was performing a coolant flush on a car engine. As the employee pulled the hose out of the radiator, pressurized hot liquid released, causing burns to the employee's chest, neck, and face area.
Incident Summary
On March 24, 2023, a worker at Christian Brothers Automotive Evans in EVANS, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the head, neck, and trunk. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with antifreeze identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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