# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Independence Excavating Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2021108897` · 10/15/2021 · BROOK PARK, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water
## Employer
- **Name:** Independence Excavating Inc.
- **Location:** 5600 Engle Road, BROOK PARK, OHIO, 44142
- **NAICS:** 236210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working on a radiator. On removing the radiator cap, the employee was sprayed with hot water and suffered burns to the hand and abdomen.

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