DHS of Blount County, L.L.C.
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Thermal burns degree unspecified — ONEONTA, ALABAMA
| Employer | DHS of Blount County, L.L.C. | Report ID | 20241211584 |
| Address | 212 Ellen Street | City, State ZIP | ONEONTA, ALABAMA 35121 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), finger(s) unspecified |
| 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) | 623110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.96000, -86.45000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A cook was walking in the kitchen when he slipped and, in an attempt to prevent a fall, his hand went into a deep fryer containing hot oil. The heated oil burned the employee's hand.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2024, a worker at DHS of Blount County, L.L.C. in ONEONTA, ALABAMA suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the hand(s), finger(s) unspecified. 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
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