# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at WALNUT CREEK PLANING
> OSHA SIR `20191212359` · 12/1/2019 · DUNDEE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Boilers
## Employer
- **Name:** WALNUT CREEK PLANING
- **Location:** 9542 Cement Ridge Rd, DUNDEE, OHIO, 44624
- **NAICS:** 321912
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to restart a boiler. When the employee opened the observation window, a flash occurred, causing first and second degree burns to the employee.

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