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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2020021629 · 2/19/2020 · Scott Electric Company

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Adhesives, glues, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Striking and nailing handtools-power not determined, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Scott Electric Company
Location
401 South Austin, ROCKPORT, TEXAS, 78382
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was pin spotting or installing rivets on panels. The panels were coated with an adhesive, and the tool used to rivet the panels caused a spark that ignited the adhesive. The resulting flames caused second degree burns to the employee's face, burned the employee's head and hair, and caused a possible respiratory tract injury. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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