Kraton Polymers U.S., LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — BELPRE, OHIO
| Employer | Kraton Polymers U.S., LLC | Report ID | 2023043855 |
| Address | 2419 State Route 618 | City, State ZIP | BELPRE, OHIO 45714 |
| Event Date | April 29, 2023 | 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325212 | Inspection # | 1669098 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.27000, -81.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On April 30, 2023, an employee was opening a steam valve on the roof of a unit. A gasket failed and the employee was struck by 130 PSI steam resulting in first- and second-degree burns to the chest, shoulder, ankles, and calves.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2023, a worker at Kraton Polymers U.S., LLC in BELPRE, OHIO 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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