Universal Stainless and Alloy Products, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BRIDGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Universal Stainless and Alloy Products, Inc. | Report ID | 20221110370 |
| Address | 600 Mayer Street | City, State ZIP | BRIDGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15017 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Steam, vapors-nonchemical |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331513 | Inspection # | 1637134 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.36000, -80.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a crucible from the melting chamber when his ankles were burned by steam. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2022, a worker at Universal Stainless and Alloy Products, Inc. in BRIDGEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with steam, vapors-nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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