# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at MIDWEST ENERGY INC.
> OSHA SIR `2016065147` · 6/10/2016 · HAYS, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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