# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Peco Foods, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2016065397` · 6/17/2016 · BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Lubricating greases, cutting oils
- **Secondary source:** Welding and heating handtools-powered, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Peco Foods, Inc.
- **Location:** 625 S Allen St, BATESVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72501
- **NAICS:** 311615
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was in a vertical lift welding on a hydraulic line that had a pin-hole. While he was welding, a flame ignited and fluid came down on the front of his torso, burning his chest and arm.

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