# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Houston Refining, LP
> OSHA SIR `2021032462` · 3/23/2021 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Wrist(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Petroleum, crude oil
## Employer
- **Name:** Houston Refining, LP
- **Location:** 12000 Lawndale street, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77017
- **NAICS:** 324110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working to clear a pump for maintenance and was sprayed with hot oil. He sustained first degree burns to the right wrist and lower portion of his face; and sustained first and second degree burns to his left wrist. The employee was hospitalized.

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