# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016065742` · 6/27/2016 · GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
## 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
## Employer
- **Name:** W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
- **Location:** South Energy Center, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, 32608
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was inspecting the water pipe from a fire hydrant for leaks. The pipe burst and hot water burned the employee's stomach and legs.

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