Hardinge Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — ELMIRA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Hardinge Inc. | Report ID | 2018010158 |
| Address | One Hardinge Drive | City, State ZIP | ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2018 | 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 | Chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 333512 | Inspection # | 1286818 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.14000, -76.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing parts for treating in a salt bath when molten salt was propelled from the salt pot, causing second and third degree burns to the employee's hands and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2018, a worker at Hardinge Inc. in ELMIRA, NEW YORK 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 chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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