Flanigan's
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact - Thermal burns degree unspecified - MIAMI, Florida
| Employer | Flanigan's |
| Address | 9857 SW 40th ST |
| City, State ZIP | MIAMI, Florida 33165 |
| Report ID | 2024087587 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2024 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified |
| Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact |
| Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Frying and pressurized cooking equipment, appliances |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722110 |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.73331, -80.35481 |
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Incident Narrative
Employee 1 removed the grate over a drain trench in front of the fryers to remove a clog. Employee 2 was walking back into the area and stepped into the trench with his right foot, causing him to lose his balance. He used his right arm to stop his fall and his arm went into the fryer, resulting in a burn on his right forearm.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2024, a worker at Flanigan's in MIAMI, Florida suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 119 severe injury reports involving "Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact injuries.
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