TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. | Report ID | 2017021225 |
| Address | 28424 38TH AVE. NORTH | City, State ZIP | HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS 61257 |
| Event Date | February 8, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Secondary Source | Food and beverage processing machinery-specialized, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311611 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.55000, -90.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working and was exposed to exhaust from a cooking unit that had a malfunctioning ventilation system. He suffered respiratory irritation and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 8, 2017, a worker at TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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