Zephyr Industries
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ASHLAND, OHIO
| Employer | Zephyr Industries | Report ID | 2019032992 |
| Address | 600 Township Road 1500 | City, State ZIP | ASHLAND, OHIO 44805 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Molten or hot metals, slag |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | 1389998 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.84000, -82.23000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 21, 2019, an employee was pouring molten aluminum into a casting when the aluminum contacted the employee's foot, causing severe burns.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2019, a worker at Zephyr Industries in ASHLAND, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the foot (feet), 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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