Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids · Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Imperial Aluminum, 217 Roosevelt Street, MINERVA, OHIO 44657
on , Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was operating a compact skid steer through the mud room and observed salt cakes in the area. The employee poured water collected with the Bobcat onto the salt cake which caused an explosion. The employee sustained first, second and third degree burns to right and left hand/wrist. The employee also sustained burns to the face, a fractured nose, and a forehead laceration.
HospitalizedMultiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.Aluminum and compounds