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Male Cook Died In Olive Garden Horror - Fryer
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:28 am
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:28 am
FB comments from locals are saying he ripped off his clothes and did a swan dive into the fryer. How large was this fryer?
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FEBRUARY 3--An Olive Garden employee died from burn injuries he suffered after thrusting his head into a deep fryer in what police have categorized as a suicide attempt.
The harrowing incident occurred Friday afternoon at the Williamsport, Pennsylvania restaurant where the decedent worked as a cook.
In response to a TSG inquiry, Trooper Lauren Lesher, a Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) spokesperson, said that the “incident was a suicide attempt and out of respect for the individual and their family, we do not release information.” Lesher added that the provision of details about the January 30 event could lead to the late worker’s identity being discovered.
https://www.thesmokinggun.com/documents/bizarre/olive-garden-horror-184932
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Police and emergency workers arrived at the restaurant around 4 PM in response to 911 calls about an employee removing his clothes and attempting to harm himself. In audio from the Lycoming County fire and EMS service, a dispatcher is heard saying, “I don’t have a lot of details, lot of people screaming, some kind of a burn victim.”
In a subsequent dispatch, the operator added that, “a male victim went head first into the fryers,” adding that “PSP is responding” to the Olive Garden (seen above).
After the initial ambulance crew arrived, a second unit was sent to the restaurant to treat a female worker who suffered minor burns. The woman was injured as workers--and at least one patron--struggled with the male cook in an attempt to stop him from suffering additional self-inflicted burns.
The Olive Garden worker was rushed to a local hospital, but later succumbed to his injuries.
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In a brief phone conversation, a manager at the Olive Garden--which closed for a couple of days after the incident--said, “We are not able to disclose anything due to our privacy laws.”
ETA: Comments from locals and people who worked w him
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he was high on pcp, it wasn't on purpose, he was hallucinating, but no one forced him. They were trying to stop him.
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it is true, but it wasn’t a suicide attempt, this guy is a known pcp user! He was hallucinating, he sat on the grill first after he took his cloths off! They are reopening tomorrow with counselors on hand for staff
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he was on pcp apparently and was hallucinating, stripped his clothes off which is common on that stuff, he jumped in the fryer, they got him out he did it again, and the third time he went in head first!
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I work there. It happened. fricking nightmare fuel. Screaming women. Five males on staff and one is jumping into the fryer. He was on PCP and something possessed him to believe the fryer was water. In a restaurant full of ice and fountains and sinks. I pulled him out three separate times, as he fought to go back in. No noise from him...only three words. " I'm cool bro" face melting and arse in oil when I told him to get the frick out.
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Head & forearms, rolled in it like a baby pool.
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Yes - a brave customer came back after everyone else had been evacuated to help us restrain him. Military Vet, big guy
This post was edited on 2/4/26 at 11:06 am
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Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:29 am to Shexter
When you’re here you’re family
Forever
Forever
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:30 am to Shexter
I feel like there are less horrifying ways to go. Also, a bit curious why he took off his clothes...didn't want grease stains on them?
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:31 am to Shexter
How does this work if you are seated and waiting for your food? Surely, you heard the screams. I’m sure there’s a level of trauma associated with being near the incident, even if you didn’t see it.
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:32 am to TexasTiger08
So sad….not related at all but kinda reminds me of the woman that died in the Wallmart oven
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:33 am to Shexter
Do you think Olive Garden replaces that fryer?
I always wonder that when these type of stories come out.
Not that I’d ever eat at an Olive Garden anyway, but if I did happen to eat at that specific one - I would never go back unless they proved they got a new fryer
I always wonder that when these type of stories come out.
Not that I’d ever eat at an Olive Garden anyway, but if I did happen to eat at that specific one - I would never go back unless they proved they got a new fryer
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:33 am to Shexter
I didn't know Olive Garden deep fried anything.
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:33 am to Shexter
Now we all know how much of a nightmare working at Olive Garden is.
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:34 am to Zzyzx
Extra crispy lol
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:35 am to Shexter
Oh that sounds terrible but, sweetheart, we need more breadsticks thanks
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:35 am to Shexter
I can think of better ways to off myself than the Olive Garden deep fryer.
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:35 am to Shexter
That OG has been around awhile, jeebus.
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:36 am to Faurot fodder
Missed opportunity - should've waited until Fry day.....
mozzarella sticks and calamari
I wouldn't think it would be that large of a fryer though.
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I didn't know Olive Garden deep fried anything.
mozzarella sticks and calamari
I wouldn't think it would be that large of a fryer though.
This post was edited on 2/4/26 at 11:07 am
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:37 am to Shexter
I hope they swap out that grease.
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:37 am to Shexter
That's Methed Up
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:37 am to Shexter
I can easily fit my head and shoulders into my fryers
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:38 am to Shexter
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:38 am to Shexter
quote:It seems like he was successful in his suicide attempt.
An Olive Garden employee died from burn injuries he suffered after thrusting his head into a deep fryer in what police have categorized as a suicide attempt.
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:42 am to Kcrad
Attempt turned completion
Posted on 2/4/26 at 10:45 am to Zzyzx
quote:drain that grease, sanitize and refill
Do you think Olive Garden replaces that fryer?
Might get a hair or two in your food, but the chances of that are pretty high anyway
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unless they proved they got a new fryer
how are they going to do that? Show you the receipt 
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