Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Encapsys LLC
Start: 1/11/2021

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
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