# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Sprint-Transport
> OSHA SIR `2015051781` · 5/15/2015 · PASADENA, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Methane gas
- **Secondary source:** Drills-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** Sprint-Transport
- **Location:** 9918 Chemical Road, PASADENA, TEXAS, 77507
- **NAICS:** 484230
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was tightening a valve flange under a cargo tank but could not get the valve flange to tighten. The cargo tank contained methanol under pressure. He decided to remove the valve to let vapors out. He was using a cordless drill, which ignited the vapors. The vapors caused second degree burns to his right arm and the back of both legs.

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