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Wendy's

Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Wendy's in RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI
Employer Wendy's Report ID 2015063700
Address 826 E. County Line Rd. City, State ZIP RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI 39157
Event Date June 16, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire Source of Injury Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Broiling and frying equipment and appliances
Industry (NAICS) 722513 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.39000, -90.14000

Incident Narrative

An employee knocked a can of cooking spray into a deep fryer. The can of cooking spray exploded and the employee received 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his arms, chest, and face.

Incident Summary

On June 16, 2015, a worker at Wendy's in RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with containers-pressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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