# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Johnson Controls Inc
> OSHA SIR `2019044256` · 4/26/2019 · WICHITA, KANSAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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