Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Braskem America, Inc
Start: 10/18/2017

1 hospitalization · 20171010003 · 10/18/2017 · Braskem America, 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: Water

Employer

Name: Braskem America, Inc
Location: 8811 Strang Road, LA PORTE, TEXAS, 77571
NAICS: 325211
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning out debris from a bag filter during maintenance when he came in contact with hot water that was trapped in a vessel. He suffered second degree burns on the left forearm and abdomen area, as well as minor burns on his right arm.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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