Valmet, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Valmet, Inc. | Report ID | 2022010241 |
| Address | 831 Progress Ave. | City, State ZIP | WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN 53186 |
| Event Date | January 10, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Molten or hot metals, slag |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331513 | Inspection # | 1572682 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.99000, -88.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring a furnace sample from a furnace to a water bucket using a ladle. The sample fell into his boot, severely burning his right leg and foot.
Incident Summary
On January 10, 2022, a worker at Valmet, Inc. in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the foot(feet) and leg(s), 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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