CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—
White Castle System, Inc.
Fire, unspecified · Burns and other injuries, except fractures, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at White Castle System, Inc., 1410 Museum Campus Drive, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60605 on — Burns and other injuries, except fractures, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was preparing hamburgers on a portable grill when a fire broke out, causing propane tanks to explode. He received first degree burns to his hands, a head injury, and possible smoke inhalation.
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