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Publix

Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ACWORTH, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Publix in ACWORTH, GEORGIA
Employer Publix Report ID 2017010471
Address 3507 Baker Road, NW City, State ZIP ACWORTH, GEORGIA 30101
Event Date January 15, 2017 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Foot (feet) and ankle(s)
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Broiling and frying equipment and appliances
Industry (NAICS) 445110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.07000, -84.65000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using a step ladder to clean a vent hood over the chicken fryer. He lost his balance and stepped onto the fryer removing the fryer lid. His right foot went into the hot oil resulting in burns to his foot and ankle.

Incident Summary

On January 15, 2017, a worker at Publix in ACWORTH, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with broiling and frying equipment and appliances identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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