# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Valero
> OSHA SIR `2020043303` · 4/10/2020 · CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **2 hospitalizations**
- **Body part:** Face, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion, unspecified
- **Source:** Valves, nozzles
## Employer
- **Name:** Valero
- **Location:** 2235 Jacob Dr., CHALMETTE, LOUISIANA, 70043
- **NAICS:** 324110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employees were troubleshooting a PSV that was lifting prematurely. A release of hydrocarbon/hydrogen caused an explosion and fire. One employee suffered burns to the face. A second employee struck a rail during egress as a result of the pressure wave and suffered a fractured kneecap. Both employees were hospitalized.

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