# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Columbus Recycling
> OSHA SIR `20181010710` · 10/17/2018 · COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
## 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, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Columbus Recycling
- **Location:** 973 Island Road, COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI, 39705
- **NAICS:** 423930
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cutting steel with an oxygen/acetylene torch. The hose of the oxygen line had a small hole that caused a small fire to burst while he cut the steel. His polyester jacket melted from the fire, and he received second degree burns to his right arm.

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