# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at American-3 Fab Inc
> OSHA SIR `2023087019` · 8/3/2023 · DE PERE, WISCONSIN
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Paint removers, thinners
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** American-3 Fab Inc
- **Location:** 2221 Innovation Drive, DE PERE, WISCONSIN, 54115
- **NAICS:** 332999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was welding steel at his workbench when a nearby rag of lacquer thinner caught on fire. The burning rag heated a metal can of anti-spatter, which then burst and splashed the employee with burning flammable liquids. The employee sustained second- and third-degree burns to his torso, arms, and face.

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