U.S. SUGAR CORP.
Contact with hot objects or substances — Thermal burns degree unspecified — CLEWISTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | U.S. SUGAR CORP. | Report ID | 2025065548 |
| Address | 1731 South W C Owens, Gate A | City, State ZIP | CLEWISTON, FLORIDA 33440 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Contact with hot objects or substances | Source of Injury | Food products n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311314 | Inspection # | 1831486 |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.73000, -80.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a strainer when 180- to 190-degree sugar solution splashed from an open valve onto the employee, who suffered burns.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2025, a worker at U.S. SUGAR CORP. in CLEWISTON, FLORIDA suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as contact with hot objects or substances, with food products n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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