The Giant Co.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | The Giant Co. | Report ID | 20201111161 |
| Address | 190 Flowing Springs Road | City, State ZIP | CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA 25414 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Fats, oils, cooking greases |
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.29000, -77.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 25, 2020, an employee was frying chicken in a deep fryer. When he unlatched the lid to pull out the chickens, oil came out of the fryer, causing first- and second-degree burns to his hand and torso.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2020, a worker at The Giant Co. in CHARLES TOWN, WEST VIRGINIA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with fats, oils, cooking greases identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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