# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017087460` · 8/4/2017 · ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water
## Employer
- **Name:** USA Hauling & Recylcing, Inc.
- **Location:** 15 Mullen Rd, ENFIELD, CONNECTICUT, 06082
- **NAICS:** 562219
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a power washing tool when it sprayed hot pressurized water on his legs, causing second degree burns to his outer left ankle. He was hospitalized.

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