Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at CLEAN HARBORS
Start: 2/3/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015021092 · 2/3/2015 · CLEAN HARBORS

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
Source: Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: CLEAN HARBORS
Location: 100 Big Hollow Road, FESTUS, MISSOURI, 63028
NAICS: 238990
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An oxy-fuel cutter caught his lower right pant leg on fire on 1/31/15 resulting in third degree burns on his right leg from the ankle to the knee. The worker was hospitalized on 2/3/15 for treatment of the burn injuries.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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