# Thermal burns  degree unspecified at BERG PIPE PANAMA CITY CORP.
> OSHA SIR `2024032191` · 3/11/2024 · PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Thermal burns  degree unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Torches  welding, cutting
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** BERG PIPE PANAMA CITY CORP.
- **Location:** 5315 W 19TH STREET, PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA, 32401
- **NAICS:** 331210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee approached an acetylene torch operator and attempted to get his attention by touching his arm. When the torch operator turned, the torch flame contacted the employee's right arm, resulting in a burn to the inner forearm.

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