Badger State Ethanol, LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — MONROE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Badger State Ethanol, LLC | Report ID | 2021054011 |
| Address | 820 West 17th Street | City, State ZIP | MONROE, WISCONSIN 53566 |
| Event Date | May 16, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325193 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.59000, -89.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At about 8:45 p.m. on May 16, 2021, an employee opened the lid of a clarifier containing water. Hot water (about 195 degrees F) spilled onto the employee, causing second-degree burns to the employee's chest and stomach.
Incident Summary
On May 16, 2021, a worker at Badger State Ethanol, LLC in MONROE, WISCONSIN suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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