# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2022065012` · 6/10/2022 · OLD FORT, OHIO
## 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:** Alkalies, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
- **Location:** 2501 E. County Road 34, OLD FORT, OHIO, 44861
- **NAICS:** 325181
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On June 10, 2022, an employee was loosening a bolt to change out a polish filter. Hot water with dissolved sodium carbonate sprayed out of the filter and splashed the employee resulting in second degree burns on the right side of their torso and upper right leg.

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