Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Westlake Chemical
Start: 8/8/2018

1 hospitalization · 2018088098 · 8/8/2018 · Westlake Chemical

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Water
Secondary source: Pumps

Employer

Name: Westlake Chemical
Location: 26100 LA Hwy 405, PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA, 70764
NAICS: 325211
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear a plugged pipe when a 3/4 " threaded nipple blew out, causing the contents of the line and flush water to strike the employee. He suffered thermal burns on his abdomen, hands, and arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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