# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at MetalTek International, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20231110908` · 11/29/2023 · PEVELY, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple foot (feet) locations
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Molten or hot metals, slag
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** MetalTek International, Inc.
- **Location:** 8600 Commercial Blvd, PEVELY, MISSOURI, 63070
- **NAICS:** 331513
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee dropped a hot ARC rod onto the sand floor. The rod contacted his boot, burned through the leather, and contacted his left foot. He suffered burns to his foot and toes, which required surgery.

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