# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
> OSHA SIR `20181011130` · 10/29/2018 · CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Fats, oils, cooking greases
## Employer
- **Name:** PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.
- **Location:** Publix Northwood Plaza, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 33761
- **NAICS:** 445110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

While preparing to clean the deli/bakery, an employee tripped and struck a pan of fryer oil. The employee sustained second degree burns to his hands and legs.

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