National Beef Packing Co LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — LIBERAL, KANSAS
| Employer | National Beef Packing Co LLC | Report ID | 2015042211 |
| Address | 1501 E 8th St | City, State ZIP | LIBERAL, KANSAS 67905 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Secondary Source | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.04000, -100.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee noticed that there was a water leak on the Omasum washer/refiner. As he tightened a thumb screw, the door opened on a timer spraying the employee with 210 degree water on his left arm, chest and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2015, a worker at National Beef Packing Co LLC in LIBERAL, KANSAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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