# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Sodexo
> OSHA SIR `2015108157` · 10/29/2015 · GOLDEN, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Fats, oils, cooking greases
## Employer
- **Name:** Sodexo
- **Location:** 1200 16th St., GOLDEN, COLORADO, 80401
- **NAICS:** 722310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was preparing chicken for frying when a flash fire occurred. The employee sustained second degree burns to the hands, right arm, and face.

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