# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at R. G. Hence & Sons Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2017088381` · 8/28/2017 · FAYETTEVILLE, NEW YORK
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
- **Secondary source:** Lighting equipment, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** R. G. Hence & Sons Inc.
- **Location:** 5491 N. Manlius St, FAYETTEVILLE, NEW YORK, 13066
- **NAICS:** 811198
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing a gas tank from a vehicle when a work light fell into the flammable liquid and ignited. The employee suffered thermal burns and was hospitalized overnight.

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