# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Zobele USA Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20221210962` · 12/18/2022 · GARLAND, TEXAS
## 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:** Steam, vapors-nonchemical
- **Secondary source:** Hoses
## Employer
- **Name:** Zobele USA Inc.
- **Location:** 3502 Regency Crest Drive, GARLAND, TEXAS, 75043
- **NAICS:** 339999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were cleaning the making belt and the mill unit. Upon lowering the temperature, steam discharged from the hose, causing the hose to burst and spray the injured employee. The injured employee fell on the floor and sustained second-degree burns to the neck and shoulders.

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