# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Master Halco Inc
> OSHA SIR `2015085759` · 8/13/2015 · SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Chromium and compounds
- **Secondary source:** Conveyors-roller
## Employer
- **Name:** Master Halco Inc
- **Location:** 1000 North South Road, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, 18504
- **NAICS:** 332323
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A maintenance mechanic was drilling into a conveyor roller and a chromate chemical sealer sprayed out, ignited, and burned his face and arms. He was wearing safety glasses and was admitted to the hospital for 2nd and 3rd degree burns.

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