A boiling water burn, or scald, can cause immediate pain. Treatment includes stopping contact ... while pouring coffee or tea forgetting that a kettle or pot contains boiling water knocking ...

Burn injuries are a major cause of death ... try to pull pots or kettles filled with boiling water down, touch hot objects like stove-tops, or play with fire, matches or candles.” ...

Burns and scalds occur when excessive heat damages the skin. Burns are caused by dry heat (for example, a fire), and scalds are caused by something wet (like hot water). You can treat burns and scalds ...