# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Canfor Southern Pine, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `20231211377` · 12/14/2023 · MOULTRIE, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Canfor Southern Pine, Inc.
- **Location:** 900 6th Street NE, MOULTRIE, GEORGIA, 31768
- **NAICS:** 321113
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was welding on a rack when sparks ignited residual diesel on his pants. The employee sustained first-, second-, and third-degree burns.

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