# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Energy Transfer Partners
> OSHA SIR `20191212604` · 12/7/2019 · GARDEN CITY, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head and neck
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Natural gas
## Employer
- **Name:** Energy Transfer Partners
- **Location:** 13788 Hwy. 158, GARDEN CITY, TEXAS, 79739
- **NAICS:** 213112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was draining natural gas condensate from a level transmitter. When a valve was opened, the escaping gas ignited. The employee suffered first- and second-degree burns to the face and neck.

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