# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at AmeriGas Propane Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2022065268` · 6/16/2022 · BRYAN, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Fire, flame
- **Secondary source:** Propane
## Employer
- **Name:** AmeriGas Propane Inc.
- **Location:** 2902 Tabor Road, BRYAN, TEXAS, 77803
- **NAICS:** 454310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was servicing a propane tank when the tank began venting excess propane and an ignition source caused a flash fire.  The employee sustained second degree burns to the face, arms, and legs.

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