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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2023021700 · 2/22/2023 · WAYNE FARMS, LLC - DECATUR EAST

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Fats, oils, cooking greases
Secondary source
Broiling and frying equipment and appliances

Employer

Name
WAYNE FARMS, LLC - DECATUR EAST
Location
100 PLUGS DRIVE, DECATUR, ALABAMA, 35602
NAICS
311615
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a problem with a breading filter when the internal airbag ruptured, causing oil to splash onto the employee's hand. The employee sustained burns to the back of their hand from the wrist to the knuckles and required hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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