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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2020032079 · 3/3/2020 · Roehm America LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Water

Employer

Name
Roehm America LLC
Location
1500 Richard Pruitt Drive, OSCEOLA, ARKANSAS, 72370
NAICS
326113
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing a water filter for heated processed water. When the employee opened the filter, water splashed onto the inside portion of their upper right arm, causing a second degree burn.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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