Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202553376 - Employee Burns Ankle and Foot During Food Preparation

Accident Summary Nr: 202553376 -- Report ID: 0950631 -- Event Date: 02/20/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313169856	04/01/2011	9224	922160	City Of Orange Fire Dept

Abstract: On February 20, 2011, Employee #1, a fire fighter, was assisting in preparing a fire station dinner. While removing a pork roast from the oven, grabbing a hold of the pots wire handle, the pot tilted and poured out a portion of its hot liquid contents. The hot liquid contacted Employee #1's lower leg and foot, causing a severe burn. Employee #1 was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange California, where he was hospitalized and treated for a burn to his right anterior ankle that measured 10 cm by 5 cm, as well as his foot.

Keywords: BURN, FIREFIGHTER, FOOD PREPARATION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, ANKLE, FOOT, HOT WATER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313169856			Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Police and detectives, public service

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