# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at QUALITY FOREIGN CAR CARE, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2019055443` · 5/30/2019 · BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK
## 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:** Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
- **Secondary source:** Hand grinders-powered
## Employer
- **Name:** QUALITY FOREIGN CAR CARE, INC.
- **Location:** 7 Saratoga Ave, BALLSTON SPA, NEW YORK, 12020
- **NAICS:** 811111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a handheld grinding tool when sparks ignited fuel vapors. The employee received burns to the legs, back, and arms.

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