Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201104957 - Employee Injured When Burned by Steam

Accident Summary Nr: 201104957 -- Report ID: 0950624 -- Event Date: 03/18/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300816998	05/12/2004	8211	611110	Nutrition Services Dept, Modesto City Schools

Abstract: On March 18, 2004, Employee #1, a cafeteria worker, had placed bags of spaghetti sauce into the upper and lower compartments of the steamer. When the designated time had elapsed, Employee #1 opened the upper door and then opened the lower door. When the lower door was opened, the water that had collected inside during steaming, about 3 to 4 inches, poured out onto her feet causing second and third degree burns. The drain line was plugged. She was hospitalized for her injuries.

Keywords: BURN, FOOD PREPARATION, WORK RULES, STEAM, CLOGGED, FOOT, WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300816998			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Kitchen workers, food preparation

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