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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019077323 · 7/18/2019 · San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Location
6200 FM 3387, CHRISTINE, TEXAS, 78012
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On July 18, 2019, two employees were washing down ash in the economizer hopper. The water that was being applied struck a pocket of hot ash, causing it to flash. Ash and steam contacted one employee s thighs and forearms, and entered his work boots, resulting in burns and hospitalization. The second employee sustained a minor burn to his arm requiring first aid.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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