Mechanical Systems of Dayton, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Bacterial diseases, unspecified — TIPP CITY, OHIO
| Employer | Mechanical Systems of Dayton, Inc. | Report ID | 2019032255 |
| Address | 17 Weller Dr. | City, State ZIP | TIPP CITY, OHIO 45371 |
| Event Date | March 1, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bacterial diseases, unspecified | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Bacteria |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.96000, -84.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a leaking drain pipe under a sink at a restaurant. Water splashed on the employee's leg, causing a bacterial infection.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2019, a worker at Mechanical Systems of Dayton, Inc. in TIPP CITY, OHIO suffered bacterial diseases, unspecified to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with bacteria identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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