# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Westlake Chemical
> OSHA SIR `2018088098` · 8/8/2018 · PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA
## 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
- **Secondary source:** Pumps
## Employer
- **Name:** Westlake Chemical
- **Location:** 26100 LA Hwy 405, PLAQUEMINE, LOUISIANA, 70764
- **NAICS:** 325211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to clear a plugged pipe when a 3/4 " threaded nipple blew out, causing the contents of the line and flush water to strike the employee. He suffered thermal burns on his abdomen, hands, and arms.

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