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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 20161211263 · 12/2/2016 · RESER'S FINE FOODS

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Water

Employer

Name
RESER'S FINE FOODS
Location
3215 SE 6TH STREET, TOPEKA, KANSAS, 66607
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On December 2, 2016, at 2315, an employee was blanching green beans when they became lodged in a stand-alone chute that is used to transfer product from one location to another. The employee was using a scraper to dislodge the beans when there was an uncontrolled release of water that was approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee was hit by the water and suffered second degree burns to the upper back, arms, forehead, and ear.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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