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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221441405

TED'S BAKERY INC

Event
Burn, Explosion, Fryer, Pilot Light
NAICS
311811
Inspection type
Referral
Activity number
#345807663
Employer profile
TED'S BAKERY INC
Summary number
221441405
Report ID
0951510

Event description

Two employees sustain burns after gas explosion from fryer

Investigation abstract

At 6:15 a.m. on February 15th, 2022, at a general wholesaler, Employee #1 attempted to use a lighter to light pilot of fryer while Employee #2 was standing behind them. The lighter caused a gas explosion resulting in both employees sustaining 1st and 2nd degree burns. Employee #1 was hospitalized, and Employee #2 was treated without hospitalization.

Victims (2)

  1. #1 Non-hospitalized injury Age 46 M

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    687
  2. #2 Hospitalized Age 27 F

    Event type
    14
    Occupation code
    7

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