# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at GFL Environmental Services USA, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2022031888` · 3/1/2022 · ALPINE, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of clothing from controlled heat source
- **Source:** Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** GFL Environmental Services USA, Inc.
- **Location:** 13737 Plant Road, ALPINE, ALABAMA, 35014
- **NAICS:** 562211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a torch to repair a roll-off tarp arm. The employee lit the torch using his right hand and used his left hand to turn the knobs in order to regulate the oxygen and acetylene. The oxygen hose came apart and caught on fire, resulting in the employee's glove catching on fire as well. The employee received burns to his palm and lower arm.

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