# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at River Valley Ingredients, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2020109598` · 10/8/2020 · CUTHBERT, GEORGIA
## 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:** River Valley Ingredients, LLC
- **Location:** 82 Georgia Feed Drive, CUTHBERT, GEORGIA, 39840
- **NAICS:** 311119
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was checking the hydrolyzer inspection door for obstructions. When the employee opened the door, hot water splashed on his left forearm and upper right chest area. The employee was hospitalized with first and second degree burns.

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