MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA—
Chick-fil-A
Contact with hot objects or substances · Second degree heat (thermal) burns
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Chick-fil-A, 2682 Eastern Blvd, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36117 on — Second degree heat (thermal) burns, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
Final narrative
An employee was brushing the inside of a cooker. The lid of another, nearby cooker came open; hot peanut oil and steam sprayed out and caused second-degree burns to the employee's arms, neck, and face.
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