# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Tolman Construction
> OSHA SIR `2016075927` · 7/1/2016 · MILLINOCKET, MAINE
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck
## Employer
- **Name:** Tolman Construction
- **Location:** 35 miles WNW in T3 R11 WELS, MILLINOCKET, MAINE, 04462
- **NAICS:** 237310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was transferring diesel fuel from the middle tank of a fuel truck to the forward tank using a barrel pump when a fire/explosion occurred. The fire/explosion threw the employee off the tanker to the ground and ignited his clothing, causing second and third degree burns to his body and arms.

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