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Nesika Energy LLC

Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — SCANDIA, KANSAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nesika Energy LLC in SCANDIA, KANSAS
Employer Nesika Energy LLC Report ID 20181112175
Address 1020 70 Road City, State ZIP SCANDIA, KANSAS 66966
Event Date November 28, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Other or unspecified allergic reactions Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue Source of Injury Synthetic detergents and shampoos
Secondary Source Clothing, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 454319 Inspection # 1365453
GPS Coordinates 39.78000, -97.82000

Incident Narrative

A Nesika Energy employee had an allergic reaction to laundry detergent used in his flame-retardant uniform. He developed a rash on his forearms and legs, then swelling on the right leg due to infection. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On November 28, 2018, a worker at Nesika Energy LLC in SCANDIA, KANSAS suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with synthetic detergents and shampoos identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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