Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Gerdau Long Steel North America Midlothian Mill
Start: 7/8/2019

2 hospitalizations · 2019076811 · 7/8/2019 · Gerdau Long Steel North America Midlothian Mill

Severity

Hospitalized: 2
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event: Explosion, n.e.c.
Source: Furnaces, heaters

Employer

Name: Gerdau Long Steel North America Midlothian Mill
Location: 300 Ward Road, MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, 76065
NAICS: 331111
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two maintenance employees were investigating a water leak on a furnace when the furnace exploded, causing hand, neck, knee, and leg burns to both employees.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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