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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2018033041 · 3/29/2018 · Brennan Equipment & Manufacturing Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Upper arm(s)
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
Source
Clothing, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
Brennan Equipment & Manufacturing Inc
Location
730 Central Ave., UNIVERSITY PARK, ILLINOIS, 60484
NAICS
333999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee was welding when the employee's apron caught fire. The employee suffered second degree burns to the upper left arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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