R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois
Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS
| Employer | R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois | Report ID | 2021119878 |
| Address | 3021 Cullerton Dr. | City, State ZIP | FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS 60131 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331523 | Inspection # | 1565497 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.93000, -87.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were clearing die cast lines. The injured employee was reconnecting the hot oil hose to the die frame. The employee pulled on the hose, which came in contact with the hot oil valve and caused hot oil to release. The hot oil struck the employee who suffered third degree burns to the upper right arm, ear, face, and neck. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2021, a worker at R.C.M. Industries, Inc. dba Aallied Die Casting Company of Illinois in FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with coal, natural gas, petroleum fuels and products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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