# Thermal burns  second degree at JSW Steel USA Ohio, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2024021870` · 2/29/2024 · MINGO JUNCTION, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Neck and upper extremities
- **Nature of injury:** Thermal burns  second degree
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Forging machinery
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** JSW Steel USA Ohio, Inc.
- **Location:** 1500 Commercial Avenue, MINGO JUNCTION, OHIO, 43938
- **NAICS:** 423510
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two electricians were troubleshooting a proximity switch for the connecting car when the furnace expelled flames outside of the door and nose pan. Both electricians suffered burns. One electrician suffered first- and second-degree burns to the hands and neck and was hospitalized.

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