Kalahari Development, LLC

Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — WISCONSIN DELLS, WISCONSIN

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Kalahari Development, LLC in 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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