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Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1 hospitalization · 2015052537 · 5/3/2015 · LSG Skychefs

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Cause

Event
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source
Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers

Employer

Name
LSG Skychefs
Location
2120 W. 33rd St., DFW AIRPORT, TEXAS, 75261
NAICS
722310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee in the hot food processing area had an aerosol can of cooking spray (an industrial size can of "Pam") that was placed next to a burner. Approximately 1 to 1/2 hours later, the aerosol can exploded and ignited into a fire ball. The employee received first and second degree burns on the hands and neck, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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