Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Valmet, Inc.
Start: 1/10/2022

1 hospitalization · 2022010241 · 1/10/2022 · Valmet, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

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

Employer

Name: Valmet, Inc.
Location: 831 Progress Ave., WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN, 53186
NAICS: 331513
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was transferring a furnace sample from a furnace to a water bucket using a ladle. The sample fell into his boot, severely burning his right leg and foot.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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