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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2017010629 · 1/20/2017 · Shaw Industries, Inc.

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
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Plastics, resins, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Shaw Industries, Inc.
Location
200 Industrial Boulevard, BAINBRIDGE, GEORGIA, 39817
NAICS
325220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a shop vacuum to remove a liquid nylon blockage from a machine in the production area. Pressure had built up on the opposite side of the blockage, and as it was removed, the pressurized liquid nylon sprayed out striking the employee. He sustained second degree burns to the face and other burns to both hands and arms.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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