Second degree heat (thermal) burns

Name: Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Chick-fil-A St. Clairsville
Start: 11/12/2021

1 hospitalization · 2021119809 · 11/12/2021 · Chick-fil-A St. Clairsville

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple upper extremities locations, 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: Chick-fil-A St. Clairsville
Location: 67950 Mall Ring Road, SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO, 43950
NAICS: 722511
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

At approximately 4:00 PM, an employee was working on the back of a pressure fryer. The employee's arm slipped and entered the fryer vat, resulting in first- and second- degree burns on his hand, wrist, and forearm.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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