# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at State Service Co., Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20181112254` · 11/29/2018 · INGLESIDE, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Face, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Paint removers, thinners
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** State Service Co., Inc.
- **Location:** 1062 Bishop Rd., INGLESIDE, TEXAS, 78362
- **NAICS:** 336611
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A welder was welding when some paint thinner fell from above, causing an ignition. The welder suffered facial burns.

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