Contact with hot objects or substances · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Gerdau Midlothian Steel Mill, 300 Ward Road, MIDLOTHIAN, TEXAS 76065
on , Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the hand(s) and wrist(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was lancing a ladle when the lance pipe became stuck to the ladle opening. The employee then pulled on the pipe. The pipe detached from the lance and liquid steel poured out of the pipe and struck the employee's gloved right hand causing second degree burns to the palm and wrist.
HospitalizedHand(s) and wrist(s)Molten or hot metals, slag
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