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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016087280 · 8/5/2016 · CUMBERLAND FOUNDRY COMPANY, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Molten or hot metals, slag
Secondary source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves

Employer

Name
CUMBERLAND FOUNDRY COMPANY, INC.
Location
310 WEST WRENTHAM ROAD, CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND, 02864
NAICS
331511
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was tipping over (breaking open) a mold that contained liquid molten iron. The molten iron came in contact with the cuff of his leather glove and traveled down the inside of his glove to the palm and fingers, burning his hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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