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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2017065119 · 6/5/2017 · Big Sky Steel and Salvage

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
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, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
Big Sky Steel and Salvage
Location
1551 North Frontage Road, BILLINGS, MONTANA, 59101
NAICS
423510
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a torch to cut holes into a salvaged hydraulic cylinder when the residual hydraulic oil flashed back and burned the employee's left arm, left leg, right leg, and lower back.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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