Zenith Tech, Inc.
Fire, unspecified — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Zenith Tech, Inc. | Report ID | 2018033074 |
| Address | N6 W23633 Bluemound Rd, PO Box 1028 | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53187 |
| Event Date | March 30, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and back |
| Event Type | Fire, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.03000, -88.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered third degree burns on the back and lesser burns in the armpit area while torch cutting on a bolt.
Incident Summary
On March 30, 2018, a worker at Zenith Tech, Inc. in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the shoulder(s) and back. The incident was classified as fire, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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