# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at ERP Compliant COKE, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2018077389` · 7/21/2018 · BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Fire or explosion, unspecified
- **Source:** Nonclassifiable
## Employer
- **Name:** ERP Compliant COKE, LLC
- **Location:** 3500 35th Ave N, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, 35207
- **NAICS:** 324199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two maintenance employees were working on a compressor inside an exhauster building, tightening screws on the valves/pistons. The outside cover was removed on this unit to gain access to the set screws. One employee left the area and the other employee continued to work when a flash explosion occurred. The employee suffered first and second degree burns to the face and arms.

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