CWR Contracting, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns second degree — DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | CWR Contracting, Inc. | Report ID | 2024043258 |
| Address | 290 S. Lee Place | City, State ZIP | DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32435 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Dusts, powder residue |
| Secondary Source | Cleaning machinery, appliances n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.73000, -86.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Three employees were tasked with unclogging dust from a baghouse. The dust was a byproduct of asphalt that had accumulated and clogged the piping in the baghouse. This dust can range in temperature from 220-265 degrees Fahrenheit. While the three employees were unclogging the baghouse using wands, the dust shot out, causing the injured employee to fall backward and land on his back. The dust then fell on top of him, resulting in second-degree burns to his torso and arms.
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2024, a worker at CWR Contracting, Inc. in DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered thermal burns second degree to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with dusts, powder residue identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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