Metalplate Galvanizing, LP (East Plant)
Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Metalplate Galvanizing, LP (East Plant) | Report ID | 20171010224 |
| Address | 10635 Needham Street | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77013 |
| Event Date | October 25, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Molten or hot metals, slag |
| Secondary Source | Wire, cables-nonelectrical | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332812 | Inspection # | 1273599 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.79000, -95.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was blowing zinc as pipe material was being raised from a kettle when the wire rope holding the pipe material broke. The material fell into the kettle, splashing zinc on the employee, who suffered second and third degree burns to the neck, arm, shoulder, and head. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 25, 2017, a worker at Metalplate Galvanizing, LP (East Plant) in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with molten or hot metals, slag identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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