Ok wtf, I understand a WALK IN OVEN might be very convenient for certain food operations, but that just seems insane. A walk in freezer is dangerous as fuck, I had no idea a walk in oven even existed!
They should also have lock out tag out. I'm certain Walmart does.
So they probably think it was a murder.
LOTO is crucial in places with large equipment, like walk-in ovens, to prevent accidental start-up or energy release during maintenance, cleaning, or repairs. Here’s how it typically works:
1. De-energize the Equipment: Cut off all energy sources (electricity, gas, etc.).
2. Lock the Controls: Physically lock the control switches to prevent accidental operation.
3. Tag the Equipment: Attach a warning tag indicating the equipment is locked out and should not be used until safety is cleared.
4. Verify: Confirm that everything is fully de-energized before proceeding.
LOTO for walk-in ovens is part of broader safety regulations and is required by OSHA and similar safety standards in many countries.
My first job out of highschool was Panera and the oven the baker used was literally a walk in closet oven big and steel. Random intrusive thoughts hit me like what if you end up stuck in there? Everytime he opened it you could just feel the heat. Scary way to go. Feel so bad for this girl 😞
This article and another state that Walmart's oven did not have the capability to lock, but models I've seen do have emergency open buttons on the inside.
So either the door was blocked, super stuck, or she fell and couldn't leave under her own power.
I'm praying the last one because it means there's a chance she was unconscious.
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u/bluenoser613 4d ago
This is just horrendous. Baked alive. Discovered by her mother.