# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Resolco, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017032848` · 3/29/2017 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## 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:** Ethanol
## Employer
- **Name:** Resolco, Inc.
- **Location:** 6430-A Antoine Dr., HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77091
- **NAICS:** 327993
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was preparing an IBC container for recycling when the ethanol that was in the container ignited and burned the employee's arms, chest, and legs.

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