VIRTUA- WEST JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Cellulitis and abscess — MOUNT HOLLY, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | VIRTUA- WEST JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. | Report ID | 2021098060 |
| Address | 175 MADISON AVENUE | City, State ZIP | MOUNT HOLLY, NEW JERSEY 08060 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cellulitis and abscess | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Bacteria |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -74.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee who was caring for patients received a bacterial infection.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2021, a worker at VIRTUA- WEST JERSEY HEALTH SYSTEM, INC. in MOUNT HOLLY, NEW JERSEY suffered cellulitis and abscess to the eye(s). The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with bacteria identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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