JUNEAU, WISCONSIN—
Sensient Flavors LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
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Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Sensient Flavors LLC, 330 Mill street, JUNEAU, WISCONSIN 53039 on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was setting up a vessel to be cleaned. When the employee opened up a sample port on the vessel, he was sprayed with yeast extract, suffering first and second degree burns to his torso and upper legs.
More severe injuries at Sensient Flavors LLC
AMBOY, ILLINOIS—
SENSIENT FLAVORS LLC
On February 22, 2021, at approximately at 7:50 p.m., a temporary employee was using a custom-made portable grinder to grind cannoli when his right hand was caught in the grinder s point of operation. His right index finger was severely injured resulting in surgical amputation. His right middle finger was crushed from the second joint to the tip and his right thumb nailbed was separated.
AMBOY, ILLINOIS—
SENSIENT FLAVORS LLC
An employee was cleaning around a tank. The tank overflowed, splashing the employee with boiling water and causing second-degree burns to his arm and lower legs.
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