# Thermal burns  degree unspecified at STERIS Corporation
> OSHA SIR `2025088285` · 8/20/2025 · MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Thermal burns  degree unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water, liquids nonchemical
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** STERIS Corporation
- **Location:** 510 Saybrook Road, MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT, 06457
- **NAICS:** 339113
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was replacing the heating element on a small steam sterilizer when they were burned by hot water and steam on their arms, chest, abdomen, and thighs.

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