Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — POWDER SPRINGS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Report ID | 2021032252 |
| Address | 5100 Dallas Highway | City, State ZIP | POWDER SPRINGS, GEORGIA 30127 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Fats, oils, cooking greases |
| Secondary Source | Broiling and frying equipment and appliances | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.94000, -84.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on a stepladder, replacing an exhaust fan hood vent gutter. He stepped onto a fryer cover, which moved, bringing him into contact with the fryer oil. He suffered second- and third-degree burns to the right leg, ankle, and foot.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2021, a worker at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in POWDER SPRINGS, GEORGIA suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple lower extremities locations, 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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