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Hyundai Power Transformers

Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Cellulitis and abscess — MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Hyundai Power Transformers in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
Employer Hyundai Power Transformers Report ID 2021075402
Address 215 Folmar Parkway City, State ZIP MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA 36105
Event Date July 1, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cellulitis and abscess Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue Source of Injury Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Industry (NAICS) 335311 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.25000, -86.37000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating a lathe when coolant got onto his face. He was hospitalized, suffering from a bacterial infection.

Incident Summary

On July 1, 2021, a worker at Hyundai Power Transformers in MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA suffered cellulitis and abscess to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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