# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Remco Inc
> OSHA SIR `2018066138` · 6/21/2018 · NEW TRIPOLI, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Remco Inc
- **Location:** 7070 PA Route 309, NEW TRIPOLI, PENNSYLVANIA, 18066
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using an oxy-acetylene torch to repair a leaking refrigeration line to a walk-in freezer. The heat ignited some oil trapped in the line. The employee suffered second-degree burns to the left arm and less serious burns to the right arm and neck, and was hospitalized.

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