Contact with hot objects or substances · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Entegris, Inc., 3225 Dow Rd, RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS 72802
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was cleaning out a temperature port when heated carbon powder came out and sprayed his face, neck area, and right forearm. He suffered first degree burns to his chin and neck area and second degree burns to his right forearm, requiring hospitalization. Personal protective equipment was not worn at the time of the incident.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Chemicals, n.e.c.
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