Fall on same level due to tripping over an object · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Imperial Sugar, 201 Oxnard Drive, PORT WENTWORTH, GEORGIA 31407
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee, a char-house operator, was washing sugar off the floor around filter-top #15. He tripped over a hose and fell to the floor. Hot water (180 degrees F) from the hose got into his elbow-length gloves. His back was burned when he fell backwards.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Floor, n.e.c.
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