Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Northwestern University
Start: 9/7/2020

1 hospitalization · 2020098511 · 9/7/2020 · Northwestern University

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Northwestern University
Location: 2145 Sheridan Rd., EVANSTON, ILLINOIS, 60208
NAICS: 611310
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

A graduate student was performing an experiment under a fume hood. Fumes from the acetone and the ether the student was using ignited and the employee suffered second-degree burns to the torso and hands.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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