# Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns at FQSR LLC
> OSHA SIR `2022064844` · 6/5/2022 · HOUSTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **2 hospitalizations**
- **Body part:** Nonclassifiable
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns
## Cause
- **Event:** Explosion, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Fats, oils, cooking greases
- **Secondary source:** Broiling and frying equipment and appliances
## Employer
- **Name:** FQSR LLC
- **Location:** 95 East Crosstimbers Street, HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77022
- **NAICS:** 722513
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were in the kitchen preparing food when the pressure fryer exploded. Hot cooking oil splashed on the employees resulting in third degree burns. Both employees were hospitalized.

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