# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at GapVax, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20191212510` · 12/5/2019 · JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head, neck, and trunk
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
- **Source:** Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** GapVax, Inc.
- **Location:** 575 Central Avenue, JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 15902
- **NAICS:** 336211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was welding when a spark landed on his shirt under his uniform and ignited both layers of clothing. He received first, second, and third degree burns to the upper torso, neck, and face.

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