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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2021032402 · 3/21/2021 · Viscofan USA Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source
Valves, nozzles

Employer

Name
Viscofan USA Inc.
Location
915 N. MICHIGAN AVE., DANVILLE, ILLINOIS, 61834
NAICS
311612
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On March 21, 2021, an employee was walking in a powerhouse's boiler area when a large non-return valve ruptured. The employee suffered steam burns to the hands and face and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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