Century Foods International, LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — SPARTA, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Century Foods International, LLC | Report ID | 2019043618 |
| Address | 1357 Hoeschler Drive | City, State ZIP | SPARTA, WISCONSIN 54656 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2019 | 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 | Liquids, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.93000, -90.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening a clamp (using channel lock pliers) on a pasteurizer system when a leak was identified. The clamp fastener dislodged while turning and 240-degree liquid discharged onto the employee, causing burns to the waist, abdomen, legs, and knees.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2019, a worker at Century Foods International, LLC in SPARTA, WISCONSIN 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 liquids, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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