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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016010306 · 1/13/2016 · Zilkha Biomass Selma,LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Water
Secondary source
Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space

Employer

Name
Zilkha Biomass Selma,LLC
Location
1256 Cr Rd 78, SELMA, ALABAMA, 36703
NAICS
325199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting work near a 5000 gallon hot water tank. Water sprayed out of the tank and knocked the employee down. The employee sustained burns to his hands, feet and chest from the 200 degree water.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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