Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Champion Cooler
Start: 5/16/2019

1 hospitalization · 2019054967 · 5/16/2019 · Champion Cooler

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Fall through surface or existing opening, unspecified
Source: Floor, unspecified
Secondary source: Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Champion Cooler
Location: 1724 South Scullin Ave, DENISON, TEXAS, 75020
NAICS: 333415
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was walking on metal grate flooring above a chemical tank and fell through a section of the grate. His right foot was submerged in the chemical mixture that was heated to 160 degrees, and caused second degree burns half way up his shin.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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