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Thermal burns degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2025032962 · 3/30/2025 · South Chicago Packing LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Neck and upper extremities
Nature of injury
Thermal burns degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Fats, oils, cooking greases
Secondary source
Protective apparel n.e.c.

Employer

Name
South Chicago Packing LLC
Location
945 W. 38th St., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60609
NAICS
311225
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee had isolated, depressurized, and de-energized the south filter canister to replace a filter. They loosened the pressurized lid of the north canister, resulting in hot oil spraying them. The employee was hospitalized with burns to their arms and neck. Personal protective equipment (PPE) was not worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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