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Optum

Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Optum in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Optum Report ID 2018010284
Address 7350 Tilgham St City, State ZIP ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18106
Event Date January 9, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other or unspecified allergic reactions Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified Source of Injury Fruits, nuts, vegetables
Industry (NAICS) 621999 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.58000, -75.61000

Incident Narrative

An employee had an allergic reaction to another employee eating peanuts and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On January 9, 2018, a worker at Optum in ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with fruits, nuts, vegetables identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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