# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt LLC
> OSHA SIR `2018087855` · 8/1/2018 · IRVING, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s) and finger(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
## Employer
- **Name:** Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt LLC
- **Location:** 209 N. Nusery Rd., IRVING, TEXAS, 75061
- **NAICS:** 324122
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cleaning a lab when he attempted to grab what he thought was an empty black container. The container had hot asphalt in it and caused the employee to jerk back. As he jerked back, the hot asphalt dripped down his left hand, causing second degree burns to his fingers and palm.

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