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Thermal burns second degree

1 hospitalization · 2025065881 · 6/20/2025 · Sanimax USA LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Thermal burns second degree

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Fats, oils, cooking greases
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
Sanimax USA LLC
Location
2099 Badgerland Drive, GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN, 54303
NAICS
311613
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

As an employee was opening an infeed valve. Hot tallow oil in the line above fell back down the pipe and came out of an open pressure relief valve, striking the employee on the thighs. The employee was hospitalized with second-degree burns to his thigh. Another employee sustained burns to their back but they were not hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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