First degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: First degree heat (thermal) burns at Intertek Caleb Brett
Start: 4/16/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023043378 · 4/16/2023 · Intertek Caleb Brett

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: First degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Petroleum, crude oil
Secondary source: Cans

Employer

Name: Intertek Caleb Brett
Location: 1114 Seaco Ave, DEER PARK, TEXAS, 77536
NAICS: 541380
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On April 16, 2023, an employee was testing a sample of fuel oil at the laboratory. During sample handling, the exposed employee was shaking the can of liquid when the top cap of the can fell off. Fuel oil splashed onto his face, resulting in superficial burns to the nose that required hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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