B737-800
Flight Attendant Current
Other / Unknown
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Flight Deck / Cabin / Aircraft Event Illness / Injury
General Physical Injury / Incapacitation
Environment - Non Weather Related; Procedure
Went to plate the soup; upon twisting the thermos top it exploded like a huge volcano of hot soup in my face; eyes; hair; uniform; shoes; galley walls counters; doors; ceilings it was so powerful that it ricocheted to the wall across the galley and behind me. 4 ft. a complete mess. It ruined a couple settings as well. I was completely blinded and in shock for the first two minutes my eyes and my face were burning and I was shaking with fear; pain and shock. After I realized what happened I immediately called the crew and FD (Flight Deck) and grab some ice and towels. I went to the lavatory to assess my face hands and arms. I have burns and will continue to treat myself until I finish this trip. I was up until XA:00 am doing laundry of my uniform van was at XI:00 am. I noticed many red burn spots on my face; hands and arms. My eyes still sting and are red. I will seek medical treatment when I get home from this trip if symptoms worsen; I will get help right away.We need to be incredibly careful and vigilant about opening the thermos of soup. I believe this experience will and should warrant a service/safety bulletin immediately.
Flight Attendant reported a soup canister exploded as it was being opened and resulted in burns.