# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Amerigas Propane, Limited Partnership
> OSHA SIR `2017031960` · 3/2/2017 · LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA
## 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:** Propane
## Employer
- **Name:** Amerigas Propane, Limited Partnership
- **Location:** 841 WSample Road, LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FLORIDA, 33064
- **NAICS:** 454310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was making his weekly propane delivery. He connected a hose and refilled the first of two tanks. When he disconnected the hose, a fire occurred and the employee received second degree burns to both arms and the left side of his face.

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