Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Woodland Pulp LLC
Start: 2/16/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016021452 · 2/16/2016 · Woodland Pulp LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Water
Secondary source: Hoses

Employer

Name: Woodland Pulp LLC
Location: 144 Main Street, BAILEYVILLE, MAINE, 04694
NAICS: 322110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting the valve of a condensate line and attempting to "sewer" the hot water through a hose. The hose failed and hot water (200 degrees) caused second and third degree burns to the employee's arms, abdomen and legs (35% of the body).

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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