Knaus Cheese, Inc.
Explosion, n.e.c. — Fractures and burns — ROSENDALE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Knaus Cheese, Inc. | Report ID | 20171111065 |
| Address | N5722 County Road C | City, State ZIP | ROSENDALE, WISCONSIN 54974 |
| Event Date | November 17, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Barrels, drums-except pressurized |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424430 | Inspection # | 1278601 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.74000, -88.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was plasma torch-cutting a 55-gallon drum when it exploded and caught on fire. The employee suffered second degree burns and a broken leg.
Incident Summary
On November 17, 2017, a worker at Knaus Cheese, Inc. in ROSENDALE, WISCONSIN suffered fractures and burns to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with barrels, drums-except pressurized identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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