Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
Start: 10/16/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023109538 · 10/16/2023 · NESTLE PURINA PETCARE

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

Narrative

An employee was conducting a maintenance inspection on a hydrostatic retort. They were opening an inspection port by removing a clamp when residual hot water exited the port and contacted the employee. The employee sustained first- and second-degree burns to their torso and arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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