Agropur, Inc.

Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns degree unspecified — LUXEMBURG, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Agropur, Inc. in LUXEMBURG, WISCONSIN
Employer Agropur, Inc. Report ID 20241211217
Address N2915 Cty Rd AB City, State ZIP LUXEMBURG, WISCONSIN 54217
Event Date December 4, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Thermal burns degree unspecified Body Part Arm(s) unspecified
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Steam, vapors nonchemical
Secondary Source Valves, nozzles
Industry (NAICS) 311514 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 44.43000, -87.68000

Incident Narrative

An employee was walking near a spring-mounted valve when the valve opened. Steam was released and burned the employee's arm, resulting in hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On December 4, 2024, a worker at Agropur, Inc. in LUXEMBURG, WISCONSIN suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the arm(s) unspecified. 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.

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