Encapsys LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Encapsys LLC | Report ID | 2021010279 |
| Address | 2500 West Wisconsin Street | City, State ZIP | PORTAGE, WISCONSIN 53901 |
| Event Date | January 11, 2021 | 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) | 325998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.55000, -89.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were attempting to fix a hot water line leak. While they were putting the valve and gasket back in place, hot water sprayed them. One of them suffered second-degree burns to the forehead and arm and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 11, 2021, a worker at Encapsys LLC in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN 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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