# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Publix
> OSHA SIR `2017010471` · 1/15/2017 · ACWORTH, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Broiling and frying equipment and appliances
## Employer
- **Name:** Publix
- **Location:** 3507 Baker Road, NW, ACWORTH, GEORGIA, 30101
- **NAICS:** 445110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was using a step ladder to clean a vent hood over the chicken fryer. He lost his balance and stepped onto the fryer removing the fryer lid. His right foot went into the hot oil resulting in burns to his foot and ankle.

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