# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Revere Smelting & Refining Corp.
> OSHA SIR `2015085822` · 8/16/2015 · MIDDLETOWN, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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