# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Musson Patout Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
> OSHA SIR `2021031944` · 3/3/2021 · NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Alcohols, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Musson Patout Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- **Location:** 1200 E St Peter St, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA, 70560
- **NAICS:** 441110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using denatured alcohol to remove glue from a vehicle. The employee lit a small amount of the alcohol on fire, which ignited the vapor from the alcohol bottle and caused the bottle to explode. The employee sustained second and third degree burns on his upper left torso.

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