Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Talalay Latex International Limited
Start: 5/23/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022054475 · 5/23/2022 · Talalay Latex International Limited

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, unspecified
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Steam, vapors, liquids, ice, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Machinery, unspecified

Employer

Name: Talalay Latex International Limited
Location: 510 River Road, SHELTON, CONNECTICUT, 06484
NAICS: 325212
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On May 23, 2022, at approximately 8:30 AM, a machine in the press room began to malfunction. An employee went to check the computer side of the machine and was exposed to steam and boiling water on their right side and feet. The employee sustained second degree burns and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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