Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc.
Start: 8/4/2017

1 hospitalization · 2017087460 · 8/4/2017 · USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Ankle(s)
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Water

Employer

Name: USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc.
Location: 15 Mullen Rd, ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT, 06082
NAICS: 562219
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was using a power washing tool when it sprayed hot pressurized water on his legs, causing second degree burns to his outer left ankle. He was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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