It is reported that a Westmoreland County man suffered burns in a welding accident at Latrobe Steel Co.

As per report, Mr JD Gessler of Latrobe was taken to UPMC Mercy with burns over about 30% of his body. He was injured while welding around 9:30 AM local time.

A hospital spokeswoman said that Mr Gessler is in serious condition.

(Sourced from Pittsburgh Post Gazette)