Vehicle or machinery fire · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Pappas Restaurants, Inc., 10428 Lombardy Lane, DALLAS, TEXAS 75220
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was changing a filter at a hood above a prep cook surface. The filter dropped behind the equipment and damaged a gas line. Gas leaked and ignited. The employee sustained burns to the face, neck, and arm.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers
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