# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at SemGas, LP
> OSHA SIR `2016076361` · 7/14/2016 · SHERMAN, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Flammable gas, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** SemGas, LP
- **Location:** Hagerman Compressor Station, SHERMAN, TEXAS, 75092
- **NAICS:** 21111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were performing compression checks on cylinders. One employee opened the gas valve and another employee was bending over to light the starter. The gas flashed, engulfing an employee and causing second degree burns to his face, neck, wrist, and back.

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