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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20211211066 · 12/27/2021 · River Valley Recycling, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Eye(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
River Valley Recycling, LLC
Location
288 W. Southtec Dr., KANKAKEE, ILLINOIS, 60901
NAICS
562920
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On December 27, 2021, at approximately 1:00 AM, an employee was pouring aluminum from the melt furnace when melted aluminum splashed onto their face. The employee sustained burns around their eye socket and was hospitalized for treatment. Personal protective equipment was not worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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