Tyson Foods Inc.

Contact with hot objects or substances - Second degree heat (thermal) burns - DAHLONEGA, Georgia

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Tyson Foods Inc. in DAHLONEGA, Georgia
Employer Tyson Foods Inc.
Address 90 Morrison Moore Parkway East
City, State ZIP DAHLONEGA, Georgia 30533
Report ID 2023098518
Event Date September 15, 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
Industry (NAICS) 112340
GPS Coordinates 34.54389, -83.97199

Location Map

Incident Narrative

An employee was utilizing high-pressure hot water to clear a vacuum line. As they were removing the hose from the vacuum line, the hot water inside the line evacuated rapidly, spraying the employee. They sustained second-degree burns to the torso and forearm.

Incident Summary

On September 15, 2023, a worker at Tyson Foods Inc. in DAHLONEGA, Georgia 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

OSHA has recorded 1,902 severe injury reports involving "Contact with hot objects or substances" incidents in our database. Browse all Contact with hot objects or substances injuries.

See all reports for Tyson Foods Inc..

Similar Incidents

Other severe injury reports involving Contact with hot objects or substances events:

Date Employer Location Nature Outcome
Sep 3, 2025 Merakey PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania Thermal burns degree unspecified Hosp.
Sep 14, 2015 Tap One, Inc. BRANDON, Florida Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Hosp.
Dec 10, 2015 Southern Foods Group, LLC GREELEY, Colorado Second degree heat (thermal) burns Hosp.
Dec 5, 2021 M. Arg eso & Co DBA Paramelt-USA CLEVELAND, Ohio Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Hosp.
Oct 6, 2023 Qualawash Holdings, LLC FRIENDLY, West Virginia Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Hosp.
Jun 4, 2020 Olive Garden AUGUSTA, Georgia Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Hosp.
Apr 17, 2019 International Paper Company OGLETHORPE, Georgia Second degree heat (thermal) burns Hosp.
Sep 10, 2015 G.O. Carlson, Inc. OIL CITY, Pennsylvania Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified Hosp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately, they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.

About This OSHA Report

This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.

Browse All Injury Reports