Rafferty's Inc.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — ATHENS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Rafferty's Inc. | Report ID | 20161110974 |
| Address | 15 Hunigton Rd. | City, State ZIP | ATHENS, GEORGIA 30606 |
| Event Date | November 22, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722110 | Inspection # | 1194357 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.94000, -83.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying pot of hot grease when he slipped and fell. The hot grease spilled on him, causing third degree burns to his arms, chest, neck, leg, and back.
Incident Summary
On November 22, 2016, a worker at Rafferty's Inc. in ATHENS, GEORGIA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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