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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2021108977 · 10/18/2021 · Kyoei Steel, LTD

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
Source
Oxygen and oxygen compounds, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Welding and heating handtools-powered, unspecified

Employer

Name
Kyoei Steel, LTD
Location
8001 Border Steel Rd., VINTON, TEXAS, 79821
NAICS
331110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On 10/18/2021, an employee was working on heating inner racers with a heating torch. The hose leaked oxygen and a flash fire occurred in one of the lines, resulting in second degree burns to the employee's left hand that required hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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