# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
> OSHA SIR `2022087357` · 8/18/2022 · ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water
- **Secondary source:** Clamps, couplings
## Employer
- **Name:** NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
- **Location:** 2050 POPE ROAD, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 18104
- **NAICS:** 311111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A hot water supply line coupler separated near an employee, who was evaluating an unrelated pump nearby. The water caused first- and second-degree burns to the employee's arms.

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