Howell Plywood Corporation
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — DOTHAN, ALABAMA
| Employer | Howell Plywood Corporation | Report ID | 2023043662 |
| Address | 1141 Blackshear St | City, State ZIP | DOTHAN, ALABAMA 36303 |
| Event Date | April 24, 2023 | 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 | Boilers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 321211 | Inspection # | 1666249 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.23000, -85.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working underneath a boiler when a sudden flash occurred, resulting in a fire in and underneath the boiler. The employee sustained burns to the face, neck, head, torso, and arms.
Incident Summary
On April 24, 2023, a worker at Howell Plywood Corporation in DOTHAN, ALABAMA 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 boilers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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