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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2021065119 · 6/23/2021 · William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

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
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Water
Secondary source
Beverage heating and percolating equipment and appliances

Employer

Name
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
Location
2500 Overlook Terrace, MADISON, WISCONSIN, 53705
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing out an overhead coffee filter on an industrial coffee maker when hot water poured down on the employee, resulting in burns to their shoulder, chest, and arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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