# Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified at Compass Group
> OSHA SIR `2016032159` · 3/11/2016 · WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper arm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Fats, oils, cooking greases
## Employer
- **Name:** Compass Group
- **Location:** 110 Irving Street, NW, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20010
- **NAICS:** 722310
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was removing sweet potatoes from the oven and received a burn on the right upper arm from spattering grease. The burn became infected and the employee was admitted to the hospital.

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