A teen worker was burned while illegally using a deep fryer. McDonald’s was fined more than $3,000
A 15-year-old working at a McDonald's location in Morristown, Tennessee suffered hot oil burns while using a deep fryer, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The incident occurred in June 2022, according to a department spokesperson. Investigators in the Wage and Hour Division learned that the McDonald's location allowed the teen to cook fries using a deep fryer and was burned while taking out the fries, according to a news release. Such work is illegal, as it is deemed hazardous for young workers. Although 14- and 15-year-olds can be employed in food preparation in a limited capacity, according to department provisions, they are not allowed to use a deep fryer without an automatic basket — or bake.
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