# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Affinity Chemical
> OSHA SIR `2016032144` · 3/10/2016 · QUEEN CITY, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Molten or hot metals, slag
## Employer
- **Name:** Affinity Chemical
- **Location:** 9978 FM 3129, QUEEN CITY, TEXAS, 75572
- **NAICS:** 331524
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working with hot aluminum sulfate. During the reaction portion of the aluminum sulfate process, the agitator was turned on, causing the aluminum to boil too fast and crack the lid over the sulfate. The hot aluminum sulfate spilled onto the employee, causing second degree burns to the foot and the back of the right arm.

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