Agropur, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns degree unspecified — 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.
Context
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