Agropur Inc.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns second degree — JEROME, IDAHO
| Employer | Agropur Inc. | Report ID | 20241110640 |
| Address | 547 West Nez Perce Ave | City, State ZIP | JEROME, IDAHO 83338 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns second degree | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Water, liquids nonchemical |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.70000, -114.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing and cleaning the water filter for a cheese cooker. The employee switched over to the alternate filter and used the shutoff valve to isolate the filter before removing it. When the filter was isolated, the hot water/steam mixture built back pressure in the filter housing. When the employee removed the clamp, the hot water burst out onto the employee causing second-degree burns to their inner arms and the left side of their chest and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2024, a worker at Agropur Inc. in JEROME, IDAHO suffered thermal burns second degree to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with water, liquids nonchemical identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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