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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2022042950 · 4/3/2022 · Amsted Graphite Materials LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
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
Plastics, resins, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space

Employer

Name
Amsted Graphite Materials LLC
Location
2698 Philippi Pike, ANMOORE, WEST VIRGINIA, 26323
NAICS
335991
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a malfunctioning thermocouple. A pitch tank began to leak, and the employee suffered burns to the wrist and neck from the liquid pitch, as well as burns to the lungs from inhaling the liquid pitch steam.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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