# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Levy Restaurants
> OSHA SIR `2016010296` · 1/12/2016 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Multiple foods or groceries
## Employer
- **Name:** Levy Restaurants
- **Location:** 1510 Polk St, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77002
- **NAICS:** 722310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was emptying material from a medium-sized kettle in a popcorn machine. Hot oil and popcorn from the kettle fell on his right forearm and hand, causing second degree burns.

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