# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Brennan Equipment & Manufacturing Inc
> OSHA SIR `2018033041` · 3/29/2018 · UNIVERSITY PARK, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
- **Source:** Clothing, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Brennan Equipment & Manufacturing Inc
- **Location:** 730 Central Ave., UNIVERSITY PARK, ILLINOIS, 60484
- **NAICS:** 333999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A temporary employee was welding when the employee's apron caught fire. The employee suffered second degree burns to the upper left arm.

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