Select Genetics LLC
Exposure through unintentional needlestick or sharp injury — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — AURORA, MISSOURI
| Employer | Select Genetics LLC | Report ID | 2019010670 |
| Address | 17851 Lawrence 2200 | City, State ZIP | AURORA, MISSOURI 65605 |
| Event Date | January 19, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure through unintentional needlestick or sharp injury | Source of Injury | Vaccines |
| Secondary Source | Needles, syringes | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424440 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 36.98000, -93.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was injecting a vaccine into turkeys when he missed the intended turkey and injected his left index finger.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2019, a worker at Select Genetics LLC in AURORA, MISSOURI suffered poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure through unintentional needlestick or sharp injury, with vaccines identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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