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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2016043494 · 4/27/2016 · Caledonian Alloys

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Water

Employer

Name
Caledonian Alloys
Location
Special Metals, HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, 25705
NAICS
331110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On April 26, 2016, at approximately 6:00 p.m., an employee was changing a filter basket that removes fines from the alkaline cleaner. The employee unscrewed the lid and was struck by hot water and detergent (sodium hydroxide mix) under 26 psi, causing second and third degree burns to his upper torso, arms, and back. He was wearing a hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, boots, and nitro gloves at the time. Chemical resistant clothing was not worn, and lockout/tag-out was not performed, while the filter was being changed.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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