# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at MARATHON PETROLEUM
> OSHA SIR `2015118963` · 11/28/2015 · CANTON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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:** Petroleum, crude oil
## Employer
- **Name:** MARATHON PETROLEUM
- **Location:** 2408 GAMBRINUS AVE., CANTON, OHIO, 44706
- **NAICS:** 324110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee sustained second degree burns on the left side of their face, neck, arm, hand and both legs from hot oil. The employee was cleaning a slurry screen for a pump and opened the flange to check for product flow. A coke plug was present and let loose during the pulling of the screen which allowed hot oil to release and spray the employee.

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