HOUSTON, TEXAS—
Whataburger
Exposure to environmental heat indoor · Effects of heat unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Whataburger, 6914 HARRISBURG BLVD, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77011 on — Effects of heat unspecified, affecting the BODY SYSTEMS .
Final narrative
An employee was working on the grill when they began to feel ill. The employee was hospitalized to treat heat-related illness. The air conditioning was not working at the location.
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REFUGIO, TEXAS—
Whataburger
An employee was changing out boxed soda concentrate on the soda machine, breaking down boxes, and throwing the broken-down boxes in the trash bin. One of the boxes did not make it into the trash bin. As the employee was turning around to walk away, his foot slipped on the broken-down box and he fell to the floor. The employee was hospitalized with a fractured femur and required surgery.
HOUSTON, TEXAS—
Whataburger
A small grease fire occurred that was put out with a fire extinguisher. As a result, an employee was hospitalized for an asthma attack.
LAWTON, OKLAHOMA—
Whataburger
An employee was carrying old grease that was emptied from a fryer. He tripped and the hot grease spilled onto his right side, burning his torso, arm, and leg.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS—
Whataburger
An employee was putting the backplate on one of the fryers when hot grease splattered, causing burns to his forearms. The employee was hospitalized.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA—
Whataburger
An employee was inspecting a used cooking oil container to make sure the cooking oil had been properly removed. The employee's foot slipped, causing their right forearm to slide across the container. The employee was hospitalized with a laceration to their right forearm involving artery and tendon injury.
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