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Thermal burns second degree

1 hospitalization · 2025021417 · 2/12/2025 · Celanese Polymer Products, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified
Nature of injury
Thermal burns second degree

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Water, liquids nonchemical
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Celanese Polymer Products, LLC
Location
8480 Dupont Road, WASHINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, 26181
NAICS
325199
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was observing production work when hot water discharged from a nearby vent and contacted their left hand, resulting in a second-degree burn.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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