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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2016098322 · 9/2/2016 · Boart Longyear

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple face locations
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Antifreeze

Employer

Name
Boart Longyear
Location
Unknown, CLEVELAND, TEXAS, 77327
NAICS
213111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The employee was tramming a sonic grip (drilling). He was operating the drill from an enclosed cab. A radiator from an engine next to the cab failed and blew out hot radiator fluid. The fluid came through the open cab open window causing second degree burns to the employee's face and head.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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