# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at OMNI DIE CASTING INC.
> OSHA SIR `2018032266` · 3/7/2018 · MASSILLON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, 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:** Water
## Employer
- **Name:** OMNI DIE CASTING INC.
- **Location:** 1100 NOVA DRIVE SE, MASSILLON, OHIO, 44646
- **NAICS:** 331521
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was working at a press when the employee took a ladle coated in molten aluminum and dipped it in water. The ladle then popped/exploded, sending flying molten metal in multiple directions. The metal burned the employee's head, neck, back, and hand.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*