# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Woodland Pulp LLC
> OSHA SIR `2016021452` · 2/16/2016 · BAILEYVILLE, MAINE
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water
- **Secondary source:** Hoses
## Employer
- **Name:** Woodland Pulp LLC
- **Location:** 144 Main Street, BAILEYVILLE, MAINE, 04694
- **NAICS:** 322110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was adjusting the valve of a condensate line and attempting to "sewer" the hot water through a hose. The hose failed and hot water (200 degrees) caused second and third degree burns to the employee's arms, abdomen and legs (35% of the body).

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