# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Republic Services
> OSHA SIR `20181112154` · 11/27/2018 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
- **Source:** Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Republic Services
- **Location:** 5757 C Oates Rd., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77078
- **NAICS:** 924110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A temporary employee was cutting metal using a cutting torch when hot metal popped up and landed on the back of his shirt. His shirt ignited and he suffered severe burns to his back, requiring hospitalization.

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