Paulsboro Refining Company LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns second degree — PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Paulsboro Refining Company LLC | Report ID | 20241211139 |
| Address | 800 Billingsport Road | City, State ZIP | PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY 08066 |
| Event Date | December 3, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Steam, vapors nonchemical |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.83000, -75.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was draining steam from a tower to clear a blockage when steam came out and caused first- and second-degree burns to his legs.
Incident Summary
On December 3, 2024, a worker at Paulsboro Refining Company LLC in PAULSBORO, NEW JERSEY suffered thermal burns second degree to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with steam, vapors nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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