# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Braskem America, Inc
> OSHA SIR `20171010003` · 10/18/2017 · LA PORTE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water
## Employer
- **Name:** Braskem America, Inc
- **Location:** 8811 Strang Road, LA PORTE, TEXAS, 77571
- **NAICS:** 325211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cleaning out debris from a bag filter during maintenance when he came in contact with hot water that was trapped in a vessel. He suffered second degree burns on the left forearm and abdomen area, as well as minor burns on his right arm.

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