Zobele USA Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — GARLAND, TEXAS
| Employer | Zobele USA Inc. | Report ID | 20221210962 |
| Address | 3502 Regency Crest Drive | City, State ZIP | GARLAND, TEXAS 75043 |
| Event Date | December 18, 2022 | 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 | Steam, vapors-nonchemical |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 339999 | Inspection # | 1639797 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.88000, -96.68000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were cleaning the making belt and the mill unit. Upon lowering the temperature, steam discharged from the hose, causing the hose to burst and spray the injured employee. The injured employee fell on the floor and sustained second-degree burns to the neck and shoulders.
Incident Summary
On December 18, 2022, a worker at Zobele USA Inc. in GARLAND, 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 steam, vapors-nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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