# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at Noodles & Company
> OSHA SIR `20181111623` · 11/11/2018 · CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Water
- **Secondary source:** Ranges, cooking ovens, grills, toasters, food warmers
## Employer
- **Name:** Noodles & Company
- **Location:** 3419 N Southport Ave, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, 60657
- **NAICS:** 722211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

At about 9:00 a.m. on November 11, 2018, an employee was removing a basket of cooked pasta from a pasta cooker. The bottom of the basket got caught on the cooker.  As she pulled it, the cooker tipped over onto her; the water came out and caused second- and third-degree burns to her lower left leg and foot.

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