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Thermal burns degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2025021066 · 2/3/2025 · Alcast, LLC dba Alcast Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts unspecified
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Molten metal, slag
Secondary source
Water, liquids nonchemical

Employer

Name
Alcast, LLC dba Alcast Company
Location
8821 N University St, PEORIA, ILLINOIS, 61615
NAICS
331521
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating a mold machine when a pouring ladle that was coated with a water-based paste was submerged in molten aluminum. The moisture caused an explosion, resulting in severe burns over his body.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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