# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Thompson Construction Group Inc
> OSHA SIR `2020032002` · 3/2/2020 · CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Thompson Construction Group Inc
- **Location:** 15760 W Powerline St, CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA, 34428
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a torch to cut back-to-backs from 12-inch channel iron. His hose got caught; as he tried to free it, the torch slid down his hand into his glove. It caused second- and third-degree burns to the palm and hand.

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