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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2021043291 · 4/21/2021 · Vecta Environmental Services - Louisiana Office

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper and lower limb(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Steam, vapors-nonchemical

Employer

Name
Vecta Environmental Services - Louisiana Office
Location
Honeywell Orange, ORANGE, TEXAS, 77630
NAICS
541714
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting a pipeline after hydroblasting. The employee was blasted with a sudden burst of high-pressure steam, suffering burns to the shoulders, hands, and knees.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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