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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2021043204 · 4/17/2021 · Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill
Location
300 Ward Road, MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS, 76065
NAICS
331110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was lancing a ladle when the lance pipe became stuck to the ladle opening. The employee then pulled on the pipe. The pipe detached from the lance and liquid steel poured out of the pipe and struck the employee's gloved right hand causing second degree burns to the palm and wrist.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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