# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Angleboard
> OSHA SIR `2016010384` · 1/14/2016 · KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
## 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:** Water
## Employer
- **Name:** Angleboard
- **Location:** 2150 S. US Highway 45 52, Unit M, KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS, 60901
- **NAICS:** 326199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On January 14, 2016, an employee was working on a plastic extrusion line. Due to an issue regarding the temperature inside of the extruder, the employee began to remove a hot water line to the extruder. While removing the water line, hot water sprayed the employee, causing second degree burns to the back and arms.

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