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Thermal burns degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024098402 · 9/10/2024 · Aluminum Castings Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Molten metal, slag
Secondary source
Gloves, handguards except disposable, electric insulating

Employer

Name
Aluminum Castings Company
Location
340 SOUTH KELLOGG STREET, GALESBURG, ILLINOIS, 61401
NAICS
331521
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On September 10, 2024, at approximately 5:55 AM, an employee suffered burns to his right hand as he was removing a ladle from a furnace and the cup made contact with the side of the furnace, splashing molten aluminum into his glove. The employee was hospitalized with burns to his right hand.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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