Michael Foods, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — KLINGERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Michael Foods, Inc. | Report ID | 2021076104 |
| Address | 68 Spain Road | City, State ZIP | KLINGERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 17941 |
| Event Date | July 24, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Knee(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Synthetic detergents and shampoos |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311991 | Inspection # | 1544062 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -76.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 24, 2021, an employee was cleaning egg-breaking machines with a corrosive chemical. The chemical burned the employee's knees and lower legs, and the employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 24, 2021, a worker at Michael Foods, Inc. in KLINGERSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the knee(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with synthetic detergents and shampoos identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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