Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at MetalTek International, Inc.
Start: 11/29/2023

1 hospitalization · 20231110908 · 11/29/2023 · MetalTek International, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple foot (feet) locations
Nature of injury: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Molten or hot metals, slag
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: MetalTek International, Inc.
Location: 8600 Commercial Blvd, PEVELY, MISSOURI, 63070
NAICS: 331513
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee dropped a hot ARC rod onto the sand floor. The rod contacted his boot, burned through the leather, and contacted his left foot. He suffered burns to his foot and toes, which required surgery.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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