# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Valley Wide Cooperative
> OSHA SIR `2017043448` · 4/17/2017 · BOISE, IDAHO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Propane
- **Secondary source:** Special process machinery, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Valley Wide Cooperative
- **Location:** 2114 N 20th Street, BOISE, IDAHO, 83702
- **NAICS:** 453998
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While draining the product from a propane gas vaporizer, the igniter for the pilot light ignited the product causing a flash fire. An employee received second and third degree burns to the legs and arms.

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