# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Ascend Transportation, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2022076044` · 7/11/2022 · PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Small-scale (limited) fire
- **Source:** Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools
- **Secondary source:** Methanol
## Employer
- **Name:** Ascend Transportation, LLC
- **Location:** 8308 Hwy 6 E., PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI, 38863
- **NAICS:** 484121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A mechanic was using a torch to heat a wheel bearing in order to remove the bearing. A shop rag caught fire. Another employee threw washer fluid on the burning rag. The washer fluid caused a flash fire and the mechanic sustained second-degree burns to the face, chest, and arms.

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