# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Viscofan USA Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2021032402` · 3/21/2021 · DANVILLE, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Valves, nozzles
## Employer
- **Name:** Viscofan USA Inc.
- **Location:** 915 N. MICHIGAN AVE., DANVILLE, ILLINOIS, 61834
- **NAICS:** 311612
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On March 21, 2021, an employee was walking in a powerhouse's boiler area when a large non-return valve ruptured. The employee suffered steam burns to the hands and face and was hospitalized.

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