VAN AM TOOL & ENGINEERING, INC.
Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI
| Employer | VAN AM TOOL & ENGINEERING, INC. | Report ID | 2021021503 |
| Address | 5025 EASTON ROAD | City, State ZIP | SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI 64507 |
| Event Date | February 18, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source | Source of Injury | Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts |
| Secondary Source | Welding, cutting, and blow torches | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.72000, -94.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a track welder. A spark landed on his shirt and it caught on fire. He suffered burns to the chest and left underarm.
Incident Summary
On February 18, 2021, a worker at VAN AM TOOL & ENGINEERING, INC. in SAINT JOSEPH, MISSOURI suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of clothing from controlled heat source, with blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 141 severe injury reports involving "Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source" incidents in our database. Browse all Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source injuries.
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