Pilgrims Pride Corporation
Contact with hot objects or substances — Second degree heat (thermal) burns — MIDLAND CITY, ALABAMA
| Employer | Pilgrims Pride Corporation | Report ID | 2023043660 |
| Address | 1042 Forest Dr. | City, State ZIP | MIDLAND CITY, ALABAMA 36350 |
| Event Date | April 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Secondary Source | Hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.23000, -85.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a water hose attached to a boiler to clean up fat around the boiler. The hose broke and sprayed hot water onto the employee, who suffered second-degree burns to the stomach and thighs.
Incident Summary
On April 24, 2023, a worker at Pilgrims Pride Corporation in MIDLAND CITY, ALABAMA suffered second degree heat (thermal) burns to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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