Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Metalplate Galvanizing, L.P.
Start: 4/2/2019

1 hospitalization · 2019043426 · 4/2/2019 · Metalplate Galvanizing, L.P.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Molten or hot metals, slag
Secondary source: Steam, vapors, liquids, ice, unspecified

Employer

Name: Metalplate Galvanizing, L.P.
Location: 1120 39th Street North, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, 35234
NAICS: 332812
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was sweeping ash off a kettle when trapped moisture caused molten zinc to pop after steel was submerged in the kettle. The molten zinc contacted the employee, causing second degree burns.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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