Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Las Palmas Medical Center
Start: 12/23/2018

1 hospitalization · 20181213146 · 12/23/2018 · Las Palmas Medical Center

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: Steam, vapors-nonchemical
Secondary source: Boilers

Employer

Name: Las Palmas Medical Center
Location: 1801 N. Oregon, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79902
NAICS: 622110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was blowing down a boiler when a cap came off the steam check valve. The steam caused first- and second-degree burns to the employee's chest, arms, and neck area.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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