# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Thomas Concrete, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019010536` · 1/16/2019 · POOLER, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Face, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Furnaces, heaters
## Employer
- **Name:** Thomas Concrete, Inc.
- **Location:** 1724 Old Dean Forest Dr, POOLER, GEORGIA, 31322
- **NAICS:** 327320
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was standing on an A-frame ladder about 12 to 15 feet above the ground while attempting to light a waste oil heater that hangs from the ceiling. The employee pushed the reset button (electric ignition) and a flame came out of the heater, causing second degree burns to the employee's face.

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