# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Wendy's
> OSHA SIR `2015063700` · 6/16/2015 · RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
- **Source:** Containers-pressurized, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Broiling and frying equipment and appliances
## Employer
- **Name:** Wendy's
- **Location:** 826 E. County Line Rd., RIDGELAND, MISSISSIPPI, 39157
- **NAICS:** 722513
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee knocked a can of cooking spray into a deep fryer. The can of cooking spray exploded and the employee received 2nd and 3rd degree burns to his arms, chest, and face.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*