this type of burn occurs when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electric conductors, conduits, or other energized equipment. it can also occur when clothing catches on fire.

The type of burn that occurs when the skin touches hot surfaces of overheated electric conductors, conduits, or other energized equipment, or when clothing catches on fire, is called a Thermal Contact Burn. This burn is a result of direct contact with heat from electrical equipment or flames, rather than from the electrical current itself passing through the body. Thermal contact burns can happen in workplaces involving electrical hazards or even in accidents involving overheated electrical components.