Koch Foods of Cincinnati
Contact with hot objects or substances — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — FAIRFIELD, OHIO
| Employer | Koch Foods of Cincinnati | Report ID | 20231110873 |
| Address | 4100 Port Union Road | City, State ZIP | FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water |
| Secondary Source | Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | 1714166 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.33000, -84.48000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking between equipment and a wall when they stepped into an open drain that was filled with hot water and caustic material. The employee's lower leg and left foot were severely burned.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2023, a worker at Koch Foods of Cincinnati in FAIRFIELD, OHIO suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the foot(feet) and leg(s), 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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