Magretech, LLC
Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BELLEVUE, OHIO
| Employer | Magretech, LLC | Report ID | 20181112010 |
| Address | 301 County Road 177 | City, State ZIP | BELLEVUE, OHIO 44811 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Molten or hot metals, slag |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331410 | Inspection # | 1364356 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.28000, -82.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 23, 2018, an employee was dumping metal scrap into a charge pot in the melt room when an explosion occurred and hot mag flew out and peppered the employee. The employee was hospitalized with burns to the left wrist, right hand, right shoulder, neck, upper arm, head, and scalp.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2018, a worker at Magretech, LLC in BELLEVUE, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids, with molten or hot metals, slag identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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