U.S. Polyco
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns degree unspecified — JOSHUA, TEXAS
| Employer | U.S. Polyco | Report ID | 2024053858 |
| Address | Texas Terminal | City, State ZIP | JOSHUA, TEXAS 76058 |
| Event Date | May 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Asphalt, tar unmolded |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 324121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.51000, -97.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a strainer basket in equipment carrying hot asphalt. The employee locked out the equipment, relieved pressure, and removed the housing cover to access the strainer basket. Hot asphalt splashed onto their face, resulting in burns to their face and neck.
Incident Summary
On May 2, 2024, a worker at U.S. Polyco in JOSHUA, TEXAS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with asphalt, tar unmolded identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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