# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at CDTS Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2015096860` · 9/18/2015 · ABILENE, TEXAS
## 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:** Water
## Employer
- **Name:** CDTS Inc.
- **Location:** 2631 fm 3034, ABILENE, TEXAS, 79601
- **NAICS:** 339999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cleaning a trailer with a steam cleaner. The vent was not working correctly and the steam turned to water splashing onto the employee. The employee received first and second degree burns on the arms and chest.

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