Kitchen Hazards

Many of those who have worked in the food service industry are aware of the potential dangers inside a kitchen. Food preparation on a mass scale has very complex procedures that can result in accidents or injuries. Every year thousands of people are sent to the hospital due to injuries that occurred inside of a kitchen.

One of the biggest dangers of a kitchen is the food itself. When food is not stored or cleaned properly, a person may become ill or even die. Meat and poultry may contain bacteria that can only be removed if cooked thoroughly. Bacteria can also be found in sponges that have been used periodically for cleaning. Many people have inadvertently spread bacteria around with the intention of cleaning a utensil or surface.

Grease fires are a more common hazard that usually results from greasy range hoods. If fire or tremendous heat reaches a range hood that has accumulated a lot of grease, it may catch fire and cause additional damage to the kitchen and cooks. Some cases of fires have resulted in restaurant and catering employees being unable to find a fire extinguisher in the kitchen area. Being unable to extinguish a fire is a hazard, threatening both injury and property damage.

If a heating surface is accidentally left on, a person may receive minor or severe burns. If a pilot light on a stove is also not adjusted properly, carbon monoxide may leak and cause fatalities if too much is inhaled. If a person decides to use a stove, he or she may also set off an explosion due to an unknown gas leak.

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If you or someone you know has been injured due to a kitchen hazard or negligence in the kitchen, contact the Madison personal injury lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.C. today at 800-242-2874