# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Exxon Mobil
> OSHA SIR `2015063519` · 6/9/2015 · CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
## Employer
- **Name:** Exxon Mobil
- **Location:** I-55 Arsenal Road East Side, CHANNAHON, ILLINOIS, 60410
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On June 9, 2015, an employee wearing flame resistant clothing was retrieving samples of hot, 400 degrees F asphalt from a controlled sample point when he was splashed/sprayed by pressurized hot asphalt. He received second degree burns to his head, neck, chest, and both arms. He also received first and second degree burns on the right side of his face.

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