# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Suburban Propane
> OSHA SIR `2017032427` · 3/16/2017 · WILDWOOD, FLORIDA
## 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:** Suburban Propane
- **Location:** 412 S Main St, WILDWOOD, FLORIDA, 34785
- **NAICS:** 454310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered burns to his face and hands from a flash fire that occurred while lighting the pilot light to a propane water heater.

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