FQSR LLC
Explosion, n.e.c. — Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | FQSR LLC | Report ID | 2022064844 |
| Address | 95 East Crosstimbers Street | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77022 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Fats, oils, cooking greases |
| Secondary Source | Broiling and frying equipment and appliances | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.82000, -95.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were in the kitchen preparing food when the pressure fryer exploded. Hot cooking oil splashed on the employees resulting in third degree burns. Both employees were hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2022, a worker at FQSR LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with fats, oils, cooking greases identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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