# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Metalplate Galvanizing, L.P.
> OSHA SIR `2019043426` · 4/2/2019 · BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Molten or hot metals, slag
- **Secondary source:** Steam, vapors, liquids, ice, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Metalplate Galvanizing, L.P.
- **Location:** 1120 39th Street North, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, 35234
- **NAICS:** 332812
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was sweeping ash off a kettle when trapped moisture caused molten zinc to pop after steel was submerged in the kettle. The molten zinc contacted the employee, causing second degree burns.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*