Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Name: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Martin Specialty Coatings, L.L.C.
Start: 11/5/2023

1 hospitalization · 20231110207 · 11/5/2023 · Martin Specialty Coatings, L.L.C.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, unspecified
Nature of injury: Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event: Fire, unspecified
Source: Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools
Secondary source: Hand grinders-powered

Employer

Name: Martin Specialty Coatings, L.L.C.
Location: Nucor Steel Jewett, 8812 US Hwy 79, JEWETT, TEXAS, 75846
NAICS: 238320
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While on a scissor lift, an employee was grinding a steel pipe. Sparks from the grinder ignited some nearby rags that had been used to apply coating treatments to the pipe. This fire subsequently ignited the employee's clothing. The employee sustained burns to approximately 46% of their body and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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