# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Encapsys LLC
> OSHA SIR `2021010279` · 1/11/2021 · PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
## 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:** Encapsys LLC
- **Location:** 2500 West Wisconsin Street, PORTAGE, WISCONSIN, 53901
- **NAICS:** 325998
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were attempting to fix a hot water line leak. While they were putting the valve and gasket back in place, hot water sprayed them. One of them suffered second-degree burns to the forehead and arm and was hospitalized.

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