Enkei America, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Enkei America, Inc. | Report ID | 2018032764 |
| Address | 1401 WHEELS RD. | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32218 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Molten or hot metals, slag |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336399 | Inspection # | 1304909 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.46000, -81.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking a sample of aluminum when molten aluminum splashed on his right hand, causing burns.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2018, a worker at Enkei America, Inc. in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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