Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at GapVax, Inc.
Start: 12/5/2019

1 hospitalization · 20191212510 · 12/5/2019 · GapVax, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Head, neck, and trunk
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event: Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
Source: Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
Secondary source: Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name: GapVax, Inc.
Location: 575 Central Avenue, JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 15902
NAICS: 336211
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was welding when a spark landed on his shirt under his uniform and ignited both layers of clothing. He received first, second, and third degree burns to the upper torso, neck, and face.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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