Villanova University
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Other or unspecified allergic reactions — VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Villanova University | Report ID | 2021042798 |
| Address | 800 Lancaster Avenue | City, State ZIP | VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA 19085 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2021 | 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 | Fish, shellfish |
| Industry (NAICS) | 611310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.99000, -76.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was serving food and had an allergic reaction to the fish that was being served. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2021, a worker at Villanova University in VILLANOVA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered other or unspecified allergic reactions to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with fish, shellfish identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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