# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at ADA Carbon Solutions LLC
> OSHA SIR `2021043342` · 4/22/2021 · COUSHATTA, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **2 hospitalizations**
- **Body part:** Hand(s) and arm(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Nonstructural fire, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Chips, particles, splinters, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Washers, dryers, and cleaning machinery and appliances, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** ADA Carbon Solutions LLC
- **Location:** 201 Red River Mine Road, COUSHATTA, LOUISIANA, 71019
- **NAICS:** 424690
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were inspecting a dust collection unit. Material fell out of the unit and ignited from the heat in the unit. The employees suffered first- and second-degree burns to the backs of their arms and hands.

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