Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Exxon Mobil
Start: 6/9/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015063519 · 6/9/2015 · Exxon Mobil

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement

Employer

Name: Exxon Mobil
Location: I-55 Arsenal Road East Side, CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS, 60410
NAICS: 213112
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On June 9, 2015, an employee wearing flame resistant clothing was retrieving samples of hot, 400 degrees F asphalt from a controlled sample point when he was splashed/sprayed by pressurized hot asphalt. He received second degree burns to his head, neck, chest, and both arms. He also received first and second degree burns on the right side of his face.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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