Pinson Valley Heat Treating Company, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — PINSON, ALABAMA
| Employer | Pinson Valley Heat Treating Company, Inc. | Report ID | 20211211161 |
| Address | 6179 Sunrise Drive | City, State ZIP | PINSON, ALABAMA 35126 |
| Event Date | December 30, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Forging machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332811 | Inspection # | 1571702 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.68000, -86.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was shutting off a furnace when residual gases in the furnace ignited, causing burns to their face, neck, and left arm.
Incident Summary
On December 30, 2021, a worker at Pinson Valley Heat Treating Company, Inc. in PINSON, ALABAMA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with forging machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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