Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact · Thermal burns degree unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, 320 S Plano Rd, RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75081
on — Thermal burns degree unspecified, affecting the Head and extremities.
Final narrative
An employee was putting chicken into a fryer. The employee's foot slipped, causing them to fall toward the fryer. Their left hand and arm made contact with the fryer basket and oil in the fryer, and oil splashed on their left arm, armpit, and face. The employee suffered burns to their hand, arm, and face.
Hospitalized Head and extremities Other constructed surface
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