TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC.

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — HILLSDALE, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at TYSON FRESH MEATS, INC. in 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.

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