California McDonald’s Employee Accused of Assaulting Co-Worker with Hot Oil

A 20-year-old McDonald’s worker in Northern California is facing multiple surgeries after a co-worker allegedly hurled hot cooking oil at him, resulting in severe second-degree burns covering nearly a quarter of his body, according to his mother.

Jacob Smith was working as a shift manager at a McDonald’s in Yuba City when the shocking incident occurred. His mother, Amber Smith, detailed the event in a GoFundMe post aimed at raising funds for her son’s medical expenses.

“He was in the office getting ready to count the money when he saw something out of the corner of his eye. He turned, and the oil was just thrown on him,” she recounted to KCRA.

Jacob suffered “severe second-degree burns” over approximately 22% of his body, affecting his face, neck, right arm, and back. He was admitted to the intensive care unit, where the pain has been so intense that doctors have limited options for additional medication, according to his mother.

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Jacob Smith, 20, is facing multiple surgeries after suffering burns to nearly a quarter of his body, his mother said. (GoFundMe / Unknown)

“The pain he’s experiencing is so excruciating that they can’t give him a level of pain medicine outside of the ICU,” she explained.

Jacob Smith was working as a shift manager at a McDonald’s in Yuba City when a co-worker allegedly threw hot cooking oil on him. (GoFundMe / Unknown)

Police have identified the suspect as 23-year-old Jalani Bluett, a fellow McDonald’s employee who allegedly fled the scene before officers arrived. Authorities later located and arrested Bluett after seeking public assistance in finding him.

At the time Bluett was being sought, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office noted that he is “at risk due to a diagnosis and vulnerabilities.”

Jalani Bluett, 23, was identified as the suspect. Bluett, a co-worker of Jacob’s at McDonald’s, allegedly left the restaurant before officers arrived. (Sutter County Sheriff’s Office / Unknown)

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During Bluett’s arraignment, Yuba City Police Lt. Michael Bullard informed KXTV that the suspect is facing charges including assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem, and serious felony assault resulting in great bodily injury. He is currently being held in Sutter County without bail.

Amber Smith mentioned that her son is scheduled for skin graft surgery due to the depth of some of the burns.

Jacob Smith wrote in a message posted on GoFundMe that he thanks God for saving his eye. (GoFundMe / Unknown)

Despite the challenges he faces, Jacob has maintained a remarkably positive outlook. He expressed gratitude for the support he has received, stating, “As much as I want to be angry or hate people, it’s hard to do so when I have so many showing their love for me.” He added, “I’m not sad, and I’m not angry, and the pain doesn’t cause me grief because I know it’s necessary to heal.”

Jacob also extended his thanks to his family, friends, and faith for their unwavering support during his recovery journey. “Thank you to God for saving my eye and giving me awesome family and friends,” he wrote.

A 20-year-old McDonald’s worker in Northern California is facing multiple surgeries after a co-worker allegedly hurled hot cooking oil at him, resulting in severe second-degree burns covering nearly a quarter of his body, according to his mother.

Jacob Smith was working as a shift manager at a McDonald’s in Yuba City when the shocking incident occurred. His mother, Amber Smith, detailed the event in a GoFundMe post aimed at raising funds for her son’s medical expenses.

“He was in the office getting ready to count the money when he saw something out of the corner of his eye. He turned, and the oil was just thrown on him,” she recounted to KCRA.

Jacob suffered “severe second-degree burns” over approximately 22% of his body, affecting his face, neck, right arm, and back. He was admitted to the intensive care unit, where the pain has been so intense that doctors have limited options for additional medication, according to his mother.

FLORIDA MCDONALD’S WORKER ASSAULTS TEEN OVER DIPPING SAUCE FROM BEHIND COUNTER: AFFIDAVIT

Jacob Smith, 20, is facing multiple surgeries after suffering burns to nearly a quarter of his body, his mother said. (GoFundMe / Unknown)

“The pain he’s experiencing is so excruciating that they can’t give him a level of pain medicine outside of the ICU,” she explained.

Jacob Smith was working as a shift manager at a McDonald’s in Yuba City when a co-worker allegedly threw hot cooking oil on him. (GoFundMe / Unknown)

Police have identified the suspect as 23-year-old Jalani Bluett, a fellow McDonald’s employee who allegedly fled the scene before officers arrived. Authorities later located and arrested Bluett after seeking public assistance in finding him.

At the time Bluett was being sought, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office noted that he is “at risk due to a diagnosis and vulnerabilities.”

Jalani Bluett, 23, was identified as the suspect. Bluett, a co-worker of Jacob’s at McDonald’s, allegedly left the restaurant before officers arrived. (Sutter County Sheriff’s Office / Unknown)

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During Bluett’s arraignment, Yuba City Police Lt. Michael Bullard informed KXTV that the suspect is facing charges including assault with a deadly weapon, mayhem, and serious felony assault resulting in great bodily injury. He is currently being held in Sutter County without bail.

Amber Smith mentioned that her son is scheduled for skin graft surgery due to the depth of some of the burns.

Jacob Smith wrote in a message posted on GoFundMe that he thanks God for saving his eye. (GoFundMe / Unknown)

Despite the challenges he faces, Jacob has maintained a remarkably positive outlook. He expressed gratitude for the support he has received, stating, “As much as I want to be angry or hate people, it’s hard to do so when I have so many showing their love for me.” He added, “I’m not sad, and I’m not angry, and the pain doesn’t cause me grief because I know it’s necessary to heal.”

Jacob also extended his thanks to his family, friends, and faith for their unwavering support during his recovery journey. “Thank you to God for saving my eye and giving me awesome family and friends,” he wrote.