# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Sundt Construction
> OSHA SIR `2023043147` · 4/10/2023 · CANUTILLO, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel
- **Secondary source:** Saws-powered, except chainsaws
## Employer
- **Name:** Sundt Construction
- **Location:** TXDOT IH10 Widening Project El Paso, CANUTILLO, TEXAS, 79835
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was fueling a chop saw in preparation to cut rebar. After placing the saw in a horizontal position, the gas cap leaked fuel onto the employee's leg. The sparks from cutting then ignited the fuel, causing the employee to sustain burns to the left leg and hands.

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