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Intertek Caleb Brett

Contact with hot objects or substances — First degree heat (thermal) burns — DEER PARK, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Intertek Caleb Brett in DEER PARK, TEXAS
Employer Intertek Caleb Brett Report ID 2023043378
Address 1114 Seaco Ave City, State ZIP DEER PARK, TEXAS 77536
Event Date April 16, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury First degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Petroleum, crude oil
Secondary Source Cans
Industry (NAICS) 541380 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.70000, -95.13000

Incident Narrative

On April 16, 2023, an employee was testing a sample of fuel oil at the laboratory. During sample handling, the exposed employee was shaking the can of liquid when the top cap of the can fell off. Fuel oil splashed onto his face, resulting in superficial burns to the nose that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On April 16, 2023, a worker at Intertek Caleb Brett in DEER PARK, TEXAS suffered first degree heat (thermal) burns to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with petroleum, crude oil identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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