Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at NRG Energy Inc.
Start: 10/2/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022108666 · 10/2/2022 · NRG Energy Inc.

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: NRG Energy Inc.
Location: 2500 Y U Jones Road, THOMPSONS, TEXAS, 77481
NAICS: 221112
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was opening the inspection port of a bottom ash system to identify the cause of a clog when hot water came out of the port, burning the employee. The employee sustained second-degree burns to their back, side, neck, and arm.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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