# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Live Events LLC
> OSHA SIR `2022086946` · 8/6/2022 · ASHLAND, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Head, neck, and trunk
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Pyrotechnics, fireworks
## Employer
- **Name:** Live Events LLC
- **Location:** 714 Orange Township Road, ASHLAND, OHIO, 44805
- **NAICS:** 423910
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On August 6, 2022, an employee was installing the electrical igniter for a firework device that was loaded with fireworks. The fireworks inside ignited, severely burning the employee. He suffered burns to the chest, neck, and face; damage to the chin, jawbone, and nose; and loss of skin on the face.

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