Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Sunland Construction, Inc.
Start: 1/5/2019

2 hospitalizations · 2019010143 · 1/5/2019 · Sunland Construction, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 2
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Face, unspecified
Nature of injury: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event: Fire, unspecified
Source: Nonclassifiable
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: Sunland Construction, Inc.
Location: 1200 Lawndale Street, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77017
NAICS: 237120
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two employees were helping welders by holding a 16" flange when a flash fire occurred. The first employee suffered a puncture wound from a vent pipe and burns to the face. The second employee suffered burns to the back of his neck, his back, and his right arm.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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