RESER'S FINE FOODS
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — TOPEKA, KANSAS
| Employer | RESER'S FINE FOODS | Report ID | 20161211263 |
| Address | 3215 SE 6TH STREET | City, State ZIP | TOPEKA, KANSAS 66607 |
| Event Date | December 2, 2016 | 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | 1195909 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.04000, -95.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On December 2, 2016, at 2315, an employee was blanching green beans when they became lodged in a stand-alone chute that is used to transfer product from one location to another. The employee was using a scraper to dislodge the beans when there was an uncontrolled release of water that was approximately 200 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee was hit by the water and suffered second degree burns to the upper back, arms, forehead, and ear.
Incident Summary
On December 2, 2016, a worker at RESER'S FINE FOODS in TOPEKA, 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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