ERIE STEEL LTD.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — TOLEDO, OHIO
| Employer | ERIE STEEL LTD. | Report ID | 2023032718 |
| Address | 5540 JACKMAN ROAD | City, State ZIP | TOLEDO, OHIO 43613 |
| Event Date | March 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Trunk, unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Forging machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332811 | Inspection # | 1660223 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.71000, -83.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On March 27, 2023, at approximately 8:20 AM, an employee was performing routine startup tasks on a furnace that was shutdown. As the employee ignited the pilots, they sustained burns to the torso.
Incident Summary
On March 27, 2023, a worker at ERIE STEEL LTD. in TOLEDO, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the trunk, unspecified. 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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