# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at BOULDER TOYOTA
> OSHA SIR `2015118496` · 11/11/2015 · BOULDER, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Blouses, shirts, dresses, trousers, skirts
## Employer
- **Name:** BOULDER TOYOTA
- **Location:** 2465 48TH CT, BOULDER, COLORADO, 80301
- **NAICS:** 441110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered second and third degree burns on the thighs and forearms after brake cleaning fluid that was on his clothes ignited.

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