# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at DESIGN MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED
> OSHA SIR `2016087861` · 8/22/2016 · KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** DESIGN MECHANICAL, INCORPORATED
- **Location:** WALGREENS, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, 64110
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was welding pipe as part of a compressor change-out when pressurized oil in the pipe released and ignited. The employee suffered burns to his wrists and face and was hospitalized for treatment.

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