Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 140630.015 - Employee incurs thermal burns from spilled oil, later dies

Accident Summary Nr: 140630.015 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 10/28/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1560774.015	10/29/2021		713990	W P Snoballs Llc

Abstract: At 12:30 p.m. on October 28, 2021, an employee had been helping a coworker (Owner) dump hot grease from a shallow fryer into a steel stockpot. The stockput fell off the stool where it was resting and struck the employee. The employee incurred thermal burns over 41 percent of her body and died as a result of her injuries.

Keywords: Abdomen, Amuse Park/Carnival, Amusement Park/Carnival, Amusement Ride, Ankle, Arm, Burn, Face, Finger, Food service, Foot, Fryer, Grease, Hand, High Temperature, Hot Cooking Oil, Lack of Work Procedures, Leg, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1560774.015	38	F	Fatality		Kitchen workers, food preparation

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