# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2015052647` · 5/5/2015 · TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
## Employer
- **Name:** Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC
- **Location:** 41 Hudson View Way, TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK, 10591
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee fueling a boat with gasoline heard a clicking noise near the battery compartment. While investigating, a flash vapor fire occurred, causing second degree burns to the employee's right and left forearms.

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