DOE RUN RESOURCE RECYCLING
Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — BOSS, MISSOURI
| Employer | DOE RUN RESOURCE RECYCLING | Report ID | 2022043083 |
| Address | 18594 Highway KK | City, State ZIP | BOSS, MISSOURI 65440 |
| Event Date | April 7, 2022 | 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 | Molten or hot metals, slag |
| Secondary Source | Metal pipes, tubing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 331410 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.64000, -91.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing bolts on a lead pump pipe to investigate a plug. While loosening the third bolt, molten lead sprayed out and hit the employee all down the right side of his body. The employee sustained first and third degree burns.
Incident Summary
On April 7, 2022, a worker at DOE RUN RESOURCE RECYCLING in BOSS, MISSOURI 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 molten or hot metals, slag identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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