Fall through surface or existing opening less than 6 feet · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pratt (Beloit Corrugating), LLC, 1405 Gateway Blvd., BELOIT, WISCONSIN 53511
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
The injured employee was washing out a 55-gallon barrel with a hose next to the U-drain. The U-drain screen was clogged so another employee removed one grate to remove the clog. The injured employee was about one foot from the U-drain washing the barrel and stepped into the unguarded drain. The U-drain was about 10 feet in length, 16 inches wide and about 3 feet deep and had hot water in it. The injured employee suffered second degree burns to the leg, waist and stomach.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Existing floor opening
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