Carle Foundation Hospital
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — URBANA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Carle Foundation Hospital | Report ID | 20201110589 |
| Address | 611 West Park Street | City, State ZIP | URBANA, ILLINOIS 61801 |
| Event Date | November 9, 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 | Safety glasses or goggles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -88.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 9, 2020, an employee suffered an allergic reaction to latex in the strap of goggles they were cleaning. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2020, a worker at Carle Foundation Hospital in URBANA, ILLINOIS suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with safety glasses or goggles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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