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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2022076044 · 7/11/2022 · Ascend Transportation, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Small-scale (limited) fire
Source
Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools
Secondary source
Methanol

Employer

Name
Ascend Transportation, LLC
Location
8308 Hwy 6 E., PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI, 38863
NAICS
484121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A mechanic was using a torch to heat a wheel bearing in order to remove the bearing. A shop rag caught fire. Another employee threw washer fluid on the burning rag. The washer fluid caused a flash fire and the mechanic sustained second-degree burns to the face, chest, and arms.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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