Cal Maine Foods, Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns degree unspecified — LAKE CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Cal Maine Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2024065801 |
| Address | 707 NW Hillandale Glen, Lake City Truck Stop | City, State ZIP | LAKE CITY, FLORIDA 32055 |
| Event Date | June 28, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Antifreeze |
| Secondary Source | Lawn mower riding | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 112340 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.30000, -82.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a water pump on a lawn mower. He replaced the water pump and thermometer and then went to test drive it. The mower started running hot, so he brought it back to the shop and opened the hood on the mower. The radiator overflowed the bottle, the lid blew off, and hot coolant sprayed the employee's face, eyes, and neck. The employee was hospitalized for burns.
Incident Summary
On June 28, 2024, a worker at Cal Maine Foods, Inc. in LAKE CITY, FLORIDA suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with antifreeze identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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