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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2021010279 · 1/11/2021 · Encapsys LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Water

Employer

Name
Encapsys LLC
Location
2500 West Wisconsin Street, PORTAGE, WISCONSIN, 53901
NAICS
325998
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were attempting to fix a hot water line leak. While they were putting the valve and gasket back in place, hot water sprayed them. One of them suffered second-degree burns to the forehead and arm and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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