HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE
Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE | Report ID | 2017032909 |
| Address | 2233 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING DR. | City, State ZIP | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60616 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Foot (feet) and ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Food products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.85000, -87.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing hot food from the stove/oven when the contents spilled on his ankle and feet, causing severe second and third degree burns.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2017, a worker at HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the foot (feet) and ankle(s). The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with food products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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