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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2016065147 · 6/10/2016 · MIDWEST ENERGY INC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source: Adhesives, glues, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: MIDWEST ENERGY INC.
Location: 1330 CANTERBURY DR., HAYS, KANSAS, 67601
NAICS: 221119
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was hot wrapping a pipe using flammable glue and a flame torch. The mixture ignited and the employee suffered second degree burns.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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