# Thermal burns  degree unspecified at Whataburger
> OSHA SIR `2024076547` · 7/18/2024 · LAWTON, OKLAHOMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Thermal burns  degree unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact
- **Source:** Other constructed surface
- **Secondary source:** Fats, oils, cooking greases
## Employer
- **Name:** Whataburger
- **Location:** 2201 NW Cache Rd, LAWTON, OKLAHOMA, 73505
- **NAICS:** 722513
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was carrying old grease that was emptied from a fryer. He tripped and the hot grease spilled onto his right side, burning his torso, arm, and leg.

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