# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Miller Pipeline
> OSHA SIR `2018054508` · 5/9/2018 · MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
## 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:** Natural gas
## Employer
- **Name:** Miller Pipeline
- **Location:** 238 West Jay St., MIDDLETOWN, OHIO, 45043
- **NAICS:** 237110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was relighting a residential pilot light when a fire/explosion occurred. The employee was hospitalized with second degree burns to the face and arms.

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