# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Republic Conduit, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018077408` · 7/22/2018 · CEDAR SPRINGS, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Lubricating greases, cutting oils
- **Secondary source:** Air compressors
## Employer
- **Name:** Republic Conduit, Inc.
- **Location:** 633 Georgia Tubing Road, CEDAR SPRINGS, GEORGIA, 39832
- **NAICS:** 332999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was walking toward a disconnect to de-energize a plant air compressor that was making an odd noise when an oil line (that supplied lubrication for the compressor) burst, spraying hot oil onto the employee. He suffered burn injuries to his back, left forearm, and shoulder blade.

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