# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Metta Construction
> OSHA SIR `2019010027` · 1/2/2019 · PAWCATUCK, CONNECTICUT
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fire or explosion, unspecified
- **Source:** Air compressors
## Employer
- **Name:** Metta Construction
- **Location:** 86-88 South Broad Street, PAWCATUCK, CONNECTICUT, 06379
- **NAICS:** 238130
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was refueling a gas-powered air compressor. Fuel contacted the hot muffler and ignited. The employee suffered burns to the hands, face and chest.

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