# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Martin Specialty Coatings, L.L.C.
> OSHA SIR `20231110207` · 11/5/2023 · JEWETT, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fire, unspecified
- **Source:** Brooms, mops, and other cleaning tools
- **Secondary source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Martin Specialty Coatings, L.L.C.
- **Location:** Nucor Steel Jewett, 8812 US Hwy 79, JEWETT, TEXAS, 75846
- **NAICS:** 238320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While on a scissor lift, an employee was grinding a steel pipe. Sparks from the grinder ignited some nearby rags that had been used to apply coating treatments to the pipe. This fire subsequently ignited the employee's clothing. The employee sustained burns to approximately 46% of their body and was hospitalized.

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