The Kroger Company
Fall on same level due to slipping — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | The Kroger Company | Report ID | 2020077211 |
| Address | 2801 WASHINGTON ROAD | City, State ZIP | AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30909 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Fats, oils, cooking greases | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.51000, -82.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was frying chicken when hot grease spilled from the pan. The employee slipped and fell into the hot grease, burning both legs and both forearms.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2020, a worker at The Kroger Company in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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