Contact with hot objects or substances · Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Joseph's Food Products Company Inc., 2759 South 25th Avenue, BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS 60155
on — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified, affecting the upper and lower limb(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was opening and closing a mixer's manual valve to remove clogged salt. The upper discharge door opened and hot liquid (concentrated chicken bouillon) came pouring out onto the employee causing burns to their right arm, leg, and foot.
HospitalizedUpper and lower limb(s)Soups, sauces, gravies
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