Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Miniature Precision Components, Inc.
Start: 8/25/2018

1 hospitalization · 2018088795 · 8/25/2018 · Miniature Precision Components, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Hand(s) and finger(s)
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Resins

Employer

Name: Miniature Precision Components, Inc.
Location: 100 Wisconsin Street, WALWORTH, WISCONSIN, 53184
NAICS: 326220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was working to free a press feed that became stuck when hot plastic resin contacted the employee's left hand, causing a second degree burn to the palm and fingers. Personal protective equipment was not worn at the time of the incident.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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