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CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE

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

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE Report ID 2018076845
Address 1195 DAWSONVILLE, HIGHWAY City, State ZIP GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA 30518
Event Date July 9, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Water
Secondary Source Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 722110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 34.30000, -83.86000

Incident Narrative

An employee was making tea when the basket that holds the tea fell into the water. The hot water then splashed on her hands, arms, and feet, causing burns.

Incident Summary

On July 9, 2018, a worker at CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE in GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). 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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