Braskem America, Inc
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Braskem America, Inc | Report ID | 20171010003 |
| Address | 8811 Strang Road | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | October 18, 2017 | 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) | 325211 | Inspection # | 1273242 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.70000, -95.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning out debris from a bag filter during maintenance when he came in contact with hot water that was trapped in a vessel. He suffered second degree burns on the left forearm and abdomen area, as well as minor burns on his right arm.
Incident Summary
On October 18, 2017, a worker at Braskem America, Inc in LA PORTE, TEXAS 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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