Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at SOUTHWESTERN WIRE, 3505 N.I-35, NORMAN, OKLAHOMA 73069
on , Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the head and trunk.
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Final narrative
An employee was using a water hose to help cool down a tank of molten zinc solution during the pumping transfer process when the water came into contact with acid/residue and a violent chemical reaction and explosion occurred. The water with molten acid solution blew into the employee's face and back as he turned to run, causing second degree burns that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedHead and trunkMetallics and compounds, n.e.c.