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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019033037 · 3/22/2019 · Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Petroleum fuels, distillates, and products, unspecified
Secondary source
Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
Lew Thompson & Son Trucking, Inc
Location
11135 US-412, HUNTSVILLE, ARKANSAS, 72740
NAICS
484121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A welder ignition arced into a nearby container of brake cleaner/oil, which caught fire. An employee was caught in the flames and suffered burns to the arms, shoulders, face, and neck.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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