Injured by physical contact during horseplay · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at St. Charles County Concrete, 15550 Veterans Memorial Parkway, WENTZVILLE, MISSOURI 63385
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
On 1/19/15, employee was burned on the upper right and left legs and buttocks as a result of employee horse play. The employee was hospitalized in Mercy Burn Unit for a week.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Co-worker
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