# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Metromont
> OSHA SIR `20161110807` · 11/17/2016 · HIRAM, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **2 hospitalizations**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Metromont
- **Location:** 200 Metromont road, HIRAM, GEORGIA, 30141
- **NAICS:** 327390
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to light a handheld propane torch when an explosion occurred. The employee received second degree burns to the face, hand, and other body parts. A second employee also suffered injuries.

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