# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Ergon-West Virginia, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2022097922` · 9/6/2022 · NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
## 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:** Hydrogen
## Employer
- **Name:** Ergon-West Virginia, Inc.
- **Location:** 9995 Ohio River Blvd., NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA, 26050
- **NAICS:** 324110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was loosening a flange in a hydrogen unit. Residual gas escaped and ignited, causing second-degree burns to the side of the employee's face and elbow.

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