# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
> OSHA SIR `2023109538` · 10/16/2023 · ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
## 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:** Water
## Employer
- **Name:** NESTLE PURINA PETCARE
- **Location:** 2050 POPE ROAD, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 18104
- **NAICS:** 311111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was conducting a maintenance inspection on a hydrostatic retort. They were opening an inspection port by removing a clamp when residual hot water exited the port and contacted the employee. The employee sustained first- and second-degree burns to their torso and arms.

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