Angleboard
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Angleboard | Report ID | 2016010384 |
| Address | 2150 S. US Highway 45 52, Unit M | City, State ZIP | KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS 60901 |
| Event Date | January 14, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326199 | Inspection # | 1119799 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.11000, -87.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 14, 2016, an employee was working on a plastic extrusion line. Due to an issue regarding the temperature inside of the extruder, the employee began to remove a hot water line to the extruder. While removing the water line, hot water sprayed the employee, causing second degree burns to the back and arms.
Incident Summary
On January 14, 2016, a worker at Angleboard in KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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