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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019077533 · 7/24/2019 · Spuncast, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Molten or hot metals, slag

Employer

Name
Spuncast, Inc.
Location
W6499 Rhine Rd., WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN, 53094
NAICS
331513
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The injured employee was holding materials while another employee was pouring molten metal using a spoon. The spoon failed, allowing the molten metal to spill and contact the injured employee's right leg. The molten metal then ran down into the employee's boot causing burns to the ankle and foot.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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