Sea Watch International, Ltd.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — MILFORD, DELAWARE
| Employer | Sea Watch International, Ltd. | Report ID | 2023088051 |
| Address | 242 S. Rehoboth Blvd. | City, State ZIP | MILFORD, DELAWARE 19963 |
| Event Date | August 31, 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 | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311712 | Inspection # | 1695191 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.91000, -75.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a clam tank in the shucking room when a valve was opened and hot water was released. The water bounced off an adjacent wall and contacted the employee, causing burns to their neck, left shoulder, and the back of their left arm.
Incident Summary
On August 31, 2023, a worker at Sea Watch International, Ltd. in MILFORD, DELAWARE 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 water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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