Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BAY SAINT LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast | Report ID | 2023087105 |
| Address | 711 Hollywood Boulevard | City, State ZIP | BAY SAINT LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI 39520 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Shoulder(s) and arm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Broiling and frying equipment and appliances | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 713210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.32000, -89.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a tray of bread when they tripped over a fryer filter machine. The employee landed in the container of hot grease, resulting in burns to the right arm and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2023, a worker at Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast in BAY SAINT LOUIS, MISSISSIPPI suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the shoulder(s) and arm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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