Six people have been injured at Ghim Moh Hawker Centre.
The incident happened at noon yesterday.
According to a Manpower Ministry statement, it involved the
unintended release of hot soya bean milk from a pressure cooker at
the 'Original Soya Bean & Chin Chow' Stall.
Three employees at the stall as well as three members of the
public who were seated in front of the stall were injured.
They have since been discharged from hospital.
Mr Silas Sng, Director, OSH Inspectorate, MOM - "MOM's
Occupational Safety & Health Inspectorate immediately commenced
investigations on-site.
Our officers have told the stallholder to stop the use of the
pressure cooker until investigations are complete.
All users of pressure cookers as well as other electrical
appliances should always follow the precautions specified by
manufacturers.
For example, users should heed the warning signs that prohibits the
opening of the cooker while it is still under pressure.
Doing otherwise could lead to injury or accidents. MOM is currently
investigating the incident."
--938Live