# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Defcon Force, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2016032404` · 3/20/2016 · ABERDEEN, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Coal, coal dust
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Defcon Force, LLC
- **Location:** 745 US-52, ABERDEEN, OHIO, 45101
- **NAICS:** 541420
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting welds inside a coal pulverizer when coal dust fell from above and caused a flash fire. The employee suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns to the face, hand, and arm.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*