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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2022087706 · 8/30/2022 · Bristol Aluminum Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Metal sheets, ingots, bars-nonstructural
Secondary source
Presses, except printing, unspecified

Employer

Name
Bristol Aluminum Company
Location
5514 Bristol Emilie Road, LEVITTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 19057
NAICS
331318
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a hydraulic chipper to clean a press when the conveyor lowered and the employee's leg was caught. The hot aluminum billet made contact with the employee's leg, resulting in a laceration and burn.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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