Nebraska Corn Processing LLC
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — 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.
Context
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