REFRESCO BEVERAGES LLC
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Symptoms involving cardiovascular system, n.e.c. — COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
| Employer | REFRESCO BEVERAGES LLC | Report ID | 20201110485 |
| Address | 1001 10th Ave | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 31901 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Symptoms involving cardiovascular system, n.e.c. | Body Part | Heart |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Drugs-nonmedicinal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312111 | Inspection # | 1501887 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.46000, -84.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee began to feel ill while dumping powdered caffeine into a vat. He was hospitalized, suffering from heart palpitations caused by the caffeine.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2020, a worker at REFRESCO BEVERAGES LLC in COLUMBUS, GEORGIA suffered symptoms involving cardiovascular system, n.e.c. to the heart. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with drugs-nonmedicinal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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