Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
Start: 8/18/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022087357 · 8/18/2022 · NESTLE PURINA PETCARE

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Water
Secondary source: Clamps, couplings

Employer

Name: NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
Location: 2050 POPE ROAD, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 18104
NAICS: 311111
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

A hot water supply line coupler separated near an employee, who was evaluating an unrelated pump nearby. The water caused first- and second-degree burns to the employee's arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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