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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2022010181 · 1/7/2022 · James Marine Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple trunk locations
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
Source
Clothing, unspecified
Secondary source
Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
James Marine Inc.
Location
4500 Clarks River Road, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, 42002
NAICS
488320
Jurisdiction
0

Narrative

An employee was lying on his right side, using a torch, when sparks from the torch ignited his clothing. He suffered burns to the right side of his torso, chest, and back. He was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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