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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

4 hospitalizations · 2019099313 · 9/7/2019 · HUSSEY COPPER

Severity

Hospitalized
4
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
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

Employer

Name
HUSSEY COPPER
Location
100 WASHINGTON AVENUE, LEETSDALE, PENNSYLVANIA, 15056
NAICS
331421
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Four employee were pouring a 320" copper stock. A hose failed which caused the ram of the casting unit to drop during the pouring process. The falling of this ram, which was controlled by the caster, allowed molten copper to come in contact with steam inside the pit that is filled with water. This caused a violent reaction/explosion. All four employees received burns to their arms, body, and face when they were sprayed with molten copper.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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