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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221353311

GOYA FOODS INC.

Event
Burn, Forklift, Hot Water, Water Pipe
NAICS
445110
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#345288716
Employer profile
GOYA FOODS INC.
Summary number
221353311
Report ID
0626600

Event description

Employee is killed from burns from hot water

Investigation abstract

At 7:00 a.m. on May 5, 2021, an employee was operating a forklift, transporting non-comestible products in a hopper to a dumpster. The employee was returning from dumping a load when the forklift struck an overhead pipe containing hot water (200F). The employee suffered burns on 95% of his body and died.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 50 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    7019

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