# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at LSG Skychefs
> OSHA SIR `2015052537` · 5/3/2015 · DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers
## Employer
- **Name:** LSG Skychefs
- **Location:** 2120 W. 33rd St., DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS, 75261
- **NAICS:** 722310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee in the hot food processing area had an aerosol can of cooking spray (an industrial size can of "Pam") that was placed next to a burner.  Approximately 1 to 1/2 hours later, the aerosol can exploded and ignited into a fire ball. The employee received first and second degree burns on the hands and neck, requiring hospitalization.

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