# Thermal burns  degree unspecified at Flanigan's
> OSHA SIR `2024087587` · 8/17/2024 · MIAMI, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Thermal burns  degree unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact
- **Source:** Other constructed surface
- **Secondary source:** Frying and pressurized cooking equipment, appliances
## Employer
- **Name:** Flanigan's
- **Location:** 9857 SW 40th ST, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33165
- **NAICS:** 722110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Employee 1 removed the grate over a drain trench in front of the fryers to remove a clog. Employee 2 was walking back into the area and stepped into the trench with his right foot, causing him to lose his balance. He used his right arm to stop his fall and his arm went into the fryer, resulting in a burn on his right forearm.

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