JR Simplot

Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CALDWELL, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at JR Simplot in CALDWELL, IDAHO
Employer JR Simplot Report ID 2021098308
Address 16733 Simplot Blvd City, State ZIP CALDWELL, IDAHO 83607
Event Date September 26, 2021 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 Fats, oils, cooking greases
Industry (NAICS) 311411 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 43.66000, -116.72000

Incident Narrative

Two employees were unclogging a plugged fryer oil line. Hot oil sprayed onto one employee, who suffered burns to the torso and legs.

Incident Summary

On September 26, 2021, a worker at JR Simplot in CALDWELL, IDAHO 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 fats, oils, cooking greases identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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