Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source · Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
Final narrative
An employee was carrying a chainsaw from his truck to his work location. The gas cap was not properly secured at the time. While he was walking, some of the gas spilled out onto his right pant leg. He set the saw down and was walking back to his truck to get more tools while smoking a cigar. As he was attempting to discard his cigar it struck his outer layer of clothing, igniting the fumes from his fuel-soaked pant leg. He suffered third degree burns to his right forearm, abdomen, and chest area.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
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An employee was using a fiber wheel to cut a 55-gallon drum to make a trash can. As they were cutting, sparks flew into the barrel and fire came out of a hole on the barrel, catching the employee's shirt on fire. The employee sustained burns to their abdomen and chest, requiring hospitalization.
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