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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2022021649 · 2/21/2022 · WellSpan York Hospital

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
WellSpan York Hospital
Location
1001 South George Street, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, 17403
NAICS
622110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was about to make a repair to a hot water tank. When the employee turned the valve, hot water came out and scalded the employee. The employee suffered first- and second-degree burns to the chest, abdomen, left lower extremities, and right upper extremities.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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