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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20181112154 · 11/27/2018 · Republic Services

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
Source
Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
Secondary source
Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
Republic Services
Location
5757 C Oates Rd., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77078
NAICS
924110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A temporary employee was cutting metal using a cutting torch when hot metal popped up and landed on the back of his shirt. His shirt ignited and he suffered severe burns to his back, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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