Kalahari Development, LLC
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Kalahari Development, LLC | Report ID | 20211110179 |
| Address | 1305 Kalahari Dr | City, State ZIP | WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN 53965 |
| Event Date | November 25, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Alcoholic beverages |
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.62000, -89.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was at a carving table, pouring high-proof liquor onto prime rib to "flame" it. The liquor bottle caught fire and exploded, lighting the carving table on fire. The employee suffered burns to the face, neck, and hands.
Incident Summary
On November 25, 2021, a worker at Kalahari Development, LLC in WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with alcoholic beverages identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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