# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at National Beef Packing Co LLC
> OSHA SIR `2015042211` · 4/21/2015 · LIBERAL, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water
- **Secondary source:** Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** National Beef Packing Co LLC
- **Location:** 1501 E 8th St, LIBERAL, KANSAS, 67905
- **NAICS:** 311611
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee noticed that there was a water leak on the Omasum washer/refiner. As he tightened a thumb screw, the door opened on a timer spraying the employee with 210 degree water on his left arm, chest and abdomen.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*