Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Master Halco Inc
Start: 8/13/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015085759 · 8/13/2015 · Master Halco Inc

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Chromium and compounds
Secondary source: Conveyors-roller

Employer

Name: Master Halco Inc
Location: 1000 North South Road, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 18504
NAICS: 332323
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

A maintenance mechanic was drilling into a conveyor roller and a chromate chemical sealer sprayed out, ignited, and burned his face and arms. He was wearing safety glasses and was admitted to the hospital for 2nd and 3rd degree burns.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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