# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Youngs Propane
> OSHA SIR `2016043265` · 4/19/2016 · CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Propane
## Employer
- **Name:** Youngs Propane
- **Location:** 11 C Side Crescent Lake, CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE, 03743
- **NAICS:** 221210
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

After responding to an out-of-gas call, an employee was attempting to light a gas-fired log set (fireplace) for the customer when a propane flash fire occurred. He suffered burns to his hands and face, with possible respiratory burns.

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