Sanmina Corporation
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — TURTLE LAKE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Sanmina Corporation | Report ID | 2015107335 |
| Address | 300 INDUSTRIAL AVE. | City, State ZIP | TURTLE LAKE, WISCONSIN 54889 |
| Event Date | October 2, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Steam, vapors-nonchemical |
| Secondary Source | Water | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331521 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.39000, -92.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was attempting to unhook an air line, a water line broke and sprayed hot water/steam on his torso and arms, burning them.
Incident Summary
On October 2, 2015, a worker at Sanmina Corporation in TURTLE LAKE, WISCONSIN suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with steam, vapors-nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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