Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Zobele USA Inc.
Start: 12/18/2022

1 hospitalization · 20221210962 · 12/18/2022 · Zobele USA 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: Steam, vapors-nonchemical
Secondary source: Hoses

Employer

Name: Zobele USA Inc.
Location: 3502 Regency Crest Drive, GARLAND, TEXAS, 75043
NAICS: 339999
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two employees were cleaning the making belt and the mill unit. Upon lowering the temperature, steam discharged from the hose, causing the hose to burst and spray the injured employee. The injured employee fell on the floor and sustained second-degree burns to the neck and shoulders.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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