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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2020032119 · 3/4/2020 · Blackhawk Corrugated

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Lower extremities, unspecified
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet
Source
Existing floor opening
Secondary source
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified

Employer

Name
Blackhawk Corrugated
Location
700 Kimberly Drive, CAROL STREAM, ILLINOIS, 60188
NAICS
322211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

To repair a pump, an employee removed a grate from a 2-foot deep pit containing hot water which drains from a corrugated machine. The employee lost his balance and his left leg entered the water up to the calf. The employee was hospitalized with a second degree burn.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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