Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Start: 11/3/2019

1 hospitalization · 20191111460 · 11/3/2019 · WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Forearm(s)
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

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

Employer

Name: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Location: BRONX ZOO, 2300 SOUTHERN BLVD., BRONX, NEW YORK, 10460
NAICS: 712130
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

The injured employee was helping a co-worker near the boiler when he noticed a pressure valve was providing a false reading. He tapped on the fluttering boiler gauge; the gauge dislodged and sprayed hot water (180-190 degrees F) onto his left forearm resulting in a second degree burn.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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