# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE
> OSHA SIR `2017032909` · 3/16/2017 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Food products, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE
- **Location:** 2233 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING DR., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60616
- **NAICS:** 721110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing hot food from the stove/oven when the contents spilled on his ankle and feet, causing severe second and third degree burns.

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