Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Thomas Concrete, Inc.
Start: 1/16/2019

1 hospitalization · 2019010536 · 1/16/2019 · Thomas Concrete, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Face, unspecified
Nature of injury: Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Contact with hot objects or substances
Source: Furnaces, heaters

Employer

Name: Thomas Concrete, Inc.
Location: 1724 Old Dean Forest Dr, POOLER, GEORGIA, 31322
NAICS: 327320
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was standing on an A-frame ladder about 12 to 15 feet above the ground while attempting to light a waste oil heater that hangs from the ceiling. The employee pushed the reset button (electric ignition) and a flame came out of the heater, causing second degree burns to the employee's face.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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