Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Portillo's Hot Dogs, LLC, 17500 S. Halsted, HOMEWOOD, ILLINOIS 60430
on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified.
Final narrative
On December 27, 2019, at 10:36 AM, an employee threw hot water or gravy onto the injured employee's back, causing second degree burns that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedBack, including spine, spinal cord, unspecifiedCo-worker or work associate of injured or ill worker, unspecified
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