Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Royal Envelope Corporation
Start: 1/16/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016010435 · 1/16/2016 · Royal Envelope Corporation

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: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Solvents, degreasers, unspecified

Employer

Name: Royal Envelope Corporation
Location: 4114 South Peoria Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60609
NAICS: 322232
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee suffered first and second degree burns to 20-30% of the body. The employee was using a floor waxing/buffing machine with a flammable solvent.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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