Freebirds World Burrito
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Freebirds World Burrito | Report ID | 2019088505 |
| Address | 5519 W Loop 1604 N Suite 109 | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78253 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.48000, -98.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on the kitchen in front of a steam table. While lifting a tray, his hand slipped into the steam table water, burning his right hand. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2019, a worker at Freebirds World Burrito in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. 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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