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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2019044256 · 4/26/2019 · Johnson Controls Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Solvents, degreasers, unspecified
Secondary source
Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
Johnson Controls Inc
Location
3120 N Mead St, WICHITA, KANSAS, 67219
NAICS
333415
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A maintenance millwright had used an aerosol degreaser to clean the shaft and key on a power press prior to MIG welding. Vapors and/or overspray were in the cavity surrounding the area and did not dissipate prior to striking an arc. A fire resulted that caused burns to the employee's body.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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