# Second degree heat (thermal) burns at Chick-fil-A St. Clairsville
> OSHA SIR `2021119809` · 11/12/2021 · SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple upper extremities locations, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Contact with hot objects or substances
- **Source:** Fats, oils, cooking greases
## Employer
- **Name:** Chick-fil-A St. Clairsville
- **Location:** 67950 Mall Ring Road, SAINT CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO, 43950
- **NAICS:** 722511
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

At approximately 4:00 PM, an employee was working on the back of a pressure fryer. The employee's arm slipped and entered the fryer vat, resulting in first- and second- degree burns on his hand, wrist, and forearm.

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