# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Firth Rixson, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2018088016` · 8/6/2018 · ROCHESTER, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **2 hospitalizations**
- **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:** Lubricating greases, cutting oils
- **Secondary source:** Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Firth Rixson, Inc.
- **Location:** 181 McKee Road, ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, 14611
- **NAICS:** 332111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On August 6, 2018, at approximately 12:16 PM, a hydraulic line located at the 3,000-ton press shear station unexpectedly released pressurized hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic fluid traversed to a separate operation next to the press and landed on a hot part (small ring expander), resulting in a flash fire. As a result, two employee suffered second and third degree burns to their hands and face, requiring hospitalization.

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