# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Accurate Roofing
> OSHA SIR `20171111152` · 11/21/2017 · WESTERVILLE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
- **Source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
- **Secondary source:** Tools, instruments, and equipment, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Accurate Roofing
- **Location:** COPC MOB, WESTERVILLE, OHIO, 43082
- **NAICS:** 238160
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was wearing gloves while using a rag and flammable solvent to clean dust and debris from a roofing lap. He lit a cigarette with a disposable lighter, which ignited the solvent on his gloves and caused burns to both hands.

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