Nebraska Corn Processing LLC

Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — CAMBRIDGE, NEBRASKA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nebraska Corn Processing LLC in CAMBRIDGE, NEBRASKA
Employer Nebraska Corn Processing LLC Report ID 2022021500
Address 107 Potter St City, State ZIP CAMBRIDGE, NEBRASKA 69022
Event Date February 16, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Body Part Multiple head locations
Event Type Contact with hot objects or substances Source of Injury Food products, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 325193 Inspection # 1579790
GPS Coordinates 40.28000, -100.16000

Incident Narrative

Three maintenance employees were preparing to remove a pump for repairs. As one of the employees was removing the bolts on the pump flange, the pump separated and hot liquid corn mash was expelled onto the two injured employees. Employee 1 was hospitalized for burns to the right ear and cheek and a forehead contusion. Employee 2 was hospitalized for burns to the hands, arms, legs, torso, and right foot.

Incident Summary

On February 16, 2022, a worker at Nebraska Corn Processing LLC in CAMBRIDGE, NEBRASKA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple head locations. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with food products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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