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Fusion Ceramics

Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — CARROLLTON, OHIO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Fusion Ceramics in CARROLLTON, OHIO
Employer Fusion Ceramics Report ID 2023054201
Address 160 Scio Road SE City, State ZIP CARROLLTON, OHIO 44615
Event Date May 10, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Water
Industry (NAICS) 325998 Inspection # 1671256
GPS Coordinates 40.56000, -81.09000

Incident Narrative

On May 10, 2023, an employee was working at a water station when his left leg went into a pit of hot water that was approximately 160 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee sustained second and third-degree burns to the left foot, ankle, and part of the lower left leg.

Incident Summary

On May 10, 2023, a worker at Fusion Ceramics in CARROLLTON, OHIO suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

OSHA has recorded 1,849 severe injury reports involving "Contact with hot objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with hot objects or substances injuries.

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