Select Genetics LLC
Exposure through unintentional needlestick or sharp injury — Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified — MONETT, MISSOURI
| Employer | Select Genetics LLC | Report ID | 2019010672 |
| Address | 7367 Lawrence | City, State ZIP | MONETT, MISSOURI 65708 |
| 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 | 36.92000, -93.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding two young turkeys for vaccination. One of the turkeys fell, and the employee was injected with a small amount of the oil-based vaccine while trying to catch it.
Incident Summary
On January 19, 2019, a worker at Select Genetics LLC in MONETT, 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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