The Kroger Co.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
| Employer | The Kroger Co. | Report ID | 2024076663 |
| Address | 1900 North Polk | City, State ZIP | LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72207 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Pressurized kegs and cans |
| Secondary Source | Frying and pressurized cooking equipment, appliances | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 445110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.76000, -92.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to retrieve a spray can from a chicken fryer using metal tongs. The can exploded and the employee suffered burns to the left side of the body. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2024, a worker at The Kroger Co. in LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with pressurized kegs and cans identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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