Torchy's Tacos
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — DALLAS, TEXAS
| Employer | Torchy's Tacos | Report ID | 2022075800 |
| Address | 9440 Garland Rd Ste. 234 | City, State ZIP | DALLAS, TEXAS 75218 |
| Event Date | July 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Fats, oils, cooking greases |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.83000, -96.70000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a fryer. Hot cooking oil splashed on the employee, who suffered burns to the chest and stomach.
Incident Summary
On July 3, 2022, a worker at Torchy's Tacos in DALLAS, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with fats, oils, cooking greases identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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