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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019088407 · 8/15/2019 · CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS USA INC.

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

Employer

Name
CLARIANT PLASTICS & COATINGS USA INC.
Location
85 Industrial Drive, HOLDEN, MASSACHUSETTS, 01520
NAICS
325991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee (of Savvy Staffing) was standing in front of a valve when it was opened. Scalding water was discharged onto the employee, causing severe burns to 40 percent of the employee's body including the lower abdomen, pelvis, thighs, arms, and hands. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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