# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Venezia Transport Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2022065354` · 6/20/2022 · POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head and neck
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Paving asphalt, asphaltic cement
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Venezia Transport Inc.
- **Location:** 86 Airport Rd., POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA, 19464
- **NAICS:** 484121
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee removed a rear valve from a new asphalt trailer. The employee determined that the trailer had a pinhole leak and went to diagnose and repair the issue. When the employee ignited a propane torch to help repair the issue, the vapors given off by the product ignited and an explosion occurred. The employee sustained first and second degree burns on the left side of the face, neck, and head.

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