# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Gregg Orr Marine Destin
> OSHA SIR `2023076197` · 7/12/2023 · SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Flammable gas, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Welding, cutting, and blow torches
## Employer
- **Name:** Gregg Orr Marine Destin
- **Location:** Cessna Public Boat Landing, SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA, 32459
- **NAICS:** 811490
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was connecting the bilge pump wires with the shrink connectors. The fumes from the bilge pump were ignited by a hand held torch, causing first degree burns to the employee's face and second degree burns to both hands and both arms below the elbow.

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