# Burns and other injuries, n.e.c. at Benedict Refrigeration Service, Inc dba Benedict Sales and Service
> OSHA SIR `2022119625` · 11/2/2022 · MERRILL, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Burns and other injuries, n.e.c.
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Fluorotrichloromethane
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Benedict Refrigeration Service, Inc dba Benedict Sales and Service
- **Location:** 702 N Center Ave., MERRILL, WISCONSIN, 54452
- **NAICS:** 238220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a torch to remove an existing filter drier from a condensing unit before installing a new one. The old filter drier exploded and the employee sustained injuries and burns to the face, jaw, eye, arms, and shoulders that required hospitalization.

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