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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2018043533 · 4/12/2018 · Entegris, 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
Chemicals, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Entegris, Inc.
Location
3225 Dow Rd, RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72802
NAICS
335991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was cleaning out a temperature port when heated carbon powder came out and sprayed his face, neck area, and right forearm. He suffered first degree burns to his chin and neck area and second degree burns to his right forearm, requiring hospitalization. Personal protective equipment was not worn at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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