Homegoods
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Homegoods | Report ID | 2020065435 |
| Address | 354 Winchester St. | City, State ZIP | KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03431 |
| Event Date | June 10, 2020 | 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) | 452990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.92000, -72.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened a box that contained cashews and almonds and experienced an allergic reaction to the nuts.
Incident Summary
On June 10, 2020, a worker at Homegoods in KEENE, NEW HAMPSHIRE 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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