DF Fort Myers Beach, LLC

Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at DF Fort Myers Beach, LLC in BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Employer DF Fort Myers Beach, LLC Report ID 20181111871
Address 10451 Old 41 Rd City, State ZIP BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA 34135
Event Date November 17, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers
Industry (NAICS) 722511 Inspection # 1362923
GPS Coordinates 26.31000, -81.78000

Incident Narrative

An employee was trying to ignite a grill pilot light when built-up propane gas caused the flame to flare. The employee suffered burns to the eye and the right side of the face.

Incident Summary

On November 17, 2018, a worker at DF Fort Myers Beach, LLC in BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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