Milk Specialties Global, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances - Second degree heat (thermal) burns - MONROE, Wisconsin
| Employer | Milk Specialties Global, Inc. |
| Address | 245 11th Street |
| City, State ZIP | MONROE, Wisconsin 53566 |
| Report ID | 2023043400 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns |
| Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances |
| Source of Injury | Sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate |
| Secondary Source | Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311514 |
| Inspection # | 1664453 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.59793, -89.65730 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was investigating a leak in a clean-in-place system. The system sent cleaning solution to a valve that was not connected and the employee was sprayed with the hot water and caustic soda mixture. The employee sustained first and second-degree burns to the abdomen.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2023, a worker at Milk Specialties Global, Inc. in MONROE, Wisconsin suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,902 severe injury reports involving "Contact with hot objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with hot objects or substances injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Contact with hot objects or substances events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2016 | Genesis Energy dba Davison Transportation Services | SHREVEPORT, Louisiana | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Hosp. |
| Feb 18, 2015 | HST Lessee Boston LLC | BRAINTREE, Massachusetts | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Sep 2, 2016 | Nebraska Corn Processing LLC | CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska | Burns and corrosions, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Aug 16, 2023 | ER Snell Contractor, Inc. | BUFORD, Georgia | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| May 6, 2016 | Shippers Warehouse of Georgia | JONESBORO, Georgia | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | CR Permian Processing LLC | PECOS, Texas | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Hosp. |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Aunt Kitty's Foods | VINELAND, New Jersey | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Hosp. |
| Jul 7, 2018 | Raising Canes | HOUSTON, Texas | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.