Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Revere Smelting & Refining Corp.
Start: 8/16/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015085822 · 8/16/2015 · Revere Smelting & Refining Corp.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Molten or hot metals, slag
Secondary source: Lead and compounds

Employer

Name: Revere Smelting & Refining Corp.
Location: 65 Ballard Road, MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK, 10941
NAICS: 331492
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Molten lead from recycled batteries erupted from a kettle, causing second degree burns to an employee's right arm. An aluminized suit was not worn at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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