Definitions for Cause Of Injury Codes I. BURN OR SCALD-HEAT OR
COLD EXPOSURE 01. Acid, Chemicals - Includes hydrochloric acid,
sulfuric acid, battery acid, and methanol and antifreeze. 02.
Contact with Hot Objects or Substances - In cases where contact
with a specific hot object occurs; does not include steam or hot
fluids. 03. Temperature Extremes - Applies to non-impact
injuries resulting in a burn due to hot or cold temperature
extremes; includes freezing or frostbite. 04. Fire or Flame -
Burns to the skin as a result of exposure to fire not caused by
an explosion. 05. Steam or Hot Fluids - Contact with steam or
hot fluids. 06. Dust, Gases, Fumes, or Vapors - Includes
inhalation of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, propane, methane,
silica (quartz), and asbestos dust. Includes smoke inhalation.
07. Welding Operations - Includes welder's flash, burns to skin
or eyes as a result of exposure to intense light from welding.
08. Radiation - Includes effects of ionizing radiation found in
X-rays, microwaves, nucle