# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Kirkhill Acquisition Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2017065455` · 6/14/2017 · ATHENS, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Parts and materials, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
## Employer
- **Name:** Kirkhill Acquisition Corporation
- **Location:** 215 Oneta St., ATHENS, GEORGIA, 30606
- **NAICS:** 325212
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was milling rubber and while lifting the rubber from the pan, his glove became stuck and his arm contacted the hot rubber at 300  F. The employee suffered third degree burns and was hospitalized.

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