Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at American Water, Sewer and Drain LLC
Start: 1/22/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023010683 · 1/22/2023 · American Water, Sewer and Drain LLC

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Water
Secondary source: Containers-pressurized, unspecified

Employer

Name: American Water, Sewer and Drain LLC
Location: DOT ROW 9501 US-441, LEESBURG, FLORIDA, 34788
NAICS: 237110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was standing on the water tower while conducting hot water release tasks. The hot water line on the truck detached due to excessive pressure and hot water sprayed onto the employee's legs and feet causing second-degree burns.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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