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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015010529 · 1/16/2015 · Valerus Compression Services, LP

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Welding, cutting, and blow torches
Secondary source
Hoses

Employer

Name
Valerus Compression Services, LP
Location
7414 Hwy 90 West, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA, 70560
NAICS
331221
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a handheld torch to cut a hole into steel pipe when the torch hose blew. The employee suffered burns on his hand and was admitted to Lady of Lords Burn Center overnight for treatment.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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