Hayman Company
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns degree unspecified — AURORA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Hayman Company | Report ID | 20241110883 |
| Address | The Aventine, 2800 Pontiac Drive | City, State ZIP | AURORA, ILLINOIS 60502 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Pressurized water blast |
| Secondary Source | Furnaces, heaters | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.76000, -88.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees responded to an emergency call. They discovered a hot water heater leaking in the unit downstairs. The injured employee was going to change a valve. While removing a pipe that was tied to the drain, hot water shot out of the pressure-release valve. The injured employee sustained burns to his right arm and hand, left-side ribs, and torso.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2024, a worker at Hayman Company in AURORA, ILLINOIS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with pressurized water blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,849 severe injury reports involving "Contact with hot objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with hot objects or substances injuries.
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