# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at American Water, Sewer and Drain LLC
> OSHA SIR `2023010683` · 1/22/2023 · LEESBURG, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water
- **Secondary source:** Containers-pressurized, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** American Water, Sewer and Drain LLC
- **Location:** DOT ROW 9501 US-441, LEESBURG, FLORIDA, 34788
- **NAICS:** 237110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was standing on the water tower while conducting hot water release tasks. The hot water line on the truck detached due to excessive pressure and hot water sprayed onto the employee's legs and feet causing second-degree burns.

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