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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2016021531 · 2/18/2016 · Cochran Motors, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head and trunk
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Lacquer, shellac, varnish

Employer

Name
Cochran Motors, Inc.
Location
318 Old Haymaker Road, MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, 15146
NAICS
441110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was adjusting the lacquer recycling machine. When the employee opened the machine to fix the bag, hot liquid sprayed out, causing second degree burns to the right side of the employee's trunk and head.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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