# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at AZURE POOL FINISHERS LLC
> OSHA SIR `2023042894` · 4/1/2023 · TAMPA, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** AZURE POOL FINISHERS LLC
- **Location:** 4822 West Linebaugh Avenue, TAMPA, FLORIDA, 33624
- **NAICS:** 238990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was cleaning a grease and dirt mixer while in a general work area that contained aerosol cans of brake cleaner as well as lubricants. The employee started welding a crack on the mixer when the welding sparks ignited the aerosol cans and the work area. The employee suffered third-degree burns to his face, arms, abdomen, and legs.

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