# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Par Mar Store 226
> OSHA SIR `2023087439` · 8/15/2023 · KERMIT, WEST VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids
- **Source:** Natural gas
- **Secondary source:** Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers
## Employer
- **Name:** Par Mar Store 226
- **Location:** 2524 Marrowbone Creek Road, KERMIT, WEST VIRGINIA, 25674
- **NAICS:** 445120
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was lighting a gas stove/pizza oven when an explosion occurred due to a natural gas buildup. The employee sustained first- and second-degree burns to the face, neck, arms, hands, and legs.

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