Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Wendy's
Start: 6/16/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015063700 · 6/16/2015 · Wendy's

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source: Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Broiling and frying equipment and appliances

Employer

Name: Wendy's
Location: 826 E. County Line Rd., RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI, 39157
NAICS: 722513
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee knocked a can of cooking spray into a deep fryer. The can of cooking spray exploded and the employee received 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his arms, chest, and face.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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