# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Vail Resorts
> OSHA SIR `2018088239` · 8/12/2018 · VAIL, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Small-scale (limited) fire
- **Source:** Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers
## Employer
- **Name:** Vail Resorts
- **Location:** Bridge St and Meadow Dr, VAIL, COLORADO, 81658
- **NAICS:** 713920
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was attempting to start a grill in a food tent when the propane ignited, causing second degrees burns to his hands and forearms and first degree burns to his face.

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