# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Entegris, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018043533` · 4/12/2018 · RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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