Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at IPR South Central
Start: 1/13/2018

1 hospitalization · 2018010425 · 1/13/2018 · IPR South Central

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
Secondary source: Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified

Employer

Name: IPR South Central
Location: 714 Detering St., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77007
NAICS: 237110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was installing a new pipe/liner when he made a cut in the liner and hot water splashed on him. He was hospitalized with second degree burns to the arms and torso.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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