Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at GFL Environmental Services USA, Inc., 13737 Plant Road, ALPINE, ALABAMA 35014
on , Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c..
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Final 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.
HospitalizedHand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
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