RUDOLPH FOODS CO. INC.
Small-scale (limited) fire — Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia — LIMA, OHIO
| Employer | RUDOLPH FOODS CO. INC. | Report ID | 2021109376 |
| Address | 6575 BELLEFONTAINE RD. | City, State ZIP | LIMA, OHIO 45804 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Small-scale (limited) fire | Source of Injury | Heating and cooking machinery and appliances, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.69000, -83.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On October 31, 2021 an employee suffered smoke inhalation after a fire occurred in a dumper located in a fryer room. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2021, a worker at RUDOLPH FOODS CO. INC. in LIMA, OHIO suffered poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia to the body systems. The incident was classified as small-scale (limited) fire, with heating and cooking machinery and appliances, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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