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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2022031888 · 3/1/2022 · GFL Environmental Services USA, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
Source
Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
Secondary source
Welding, cutting, and blow torches

Employer

Name
GFL Environmental Services USA, Inc.
Location
13737 Plant Road, ALPINE, ALABAMA, 35014
NAICS
562211
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was using a torch to repair a roll-off tarp arm. The employee lit the torch using his right hand and used his left hand to turn the knobs in order to regulate the oxygen and acetylene. The oxygen hose came apart and caught on fire, resulting in the employee's glove catching on fire as well. The employee received burns to his palm and lower arm.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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