 In those hospitalized from scalds or fire burns , 3 – 10 % are from assault . Reasons include : child abuse , personal disputes , spousal abuse , elder abuse , and business disputes . An immersion injury or immersion <unk> may indicate child abuse . It is created when an <unk> or the lower body ( <unk> or <unk> ) is held under the surface of hot water . It typically produces a sharp upper border and is often symmetrical . Other high @-@ risk signs of potential abuse include : <unk> burns , the absence of splash marks , a burn of uniform depth , and association with other signs of neglect or abuse . 
