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Heritage FS, Inc.

Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — SHELDON, ILLINOIS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Heritage FS, Inc. in SHELDON, ILLINOIS
Employer Heritage FS, Inc. Report ID 20211110264
Address 1400 N 1300 E Rd City, State ZIP SHELDON, ILLINOIS 60966
Event Date November 30, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue Source of Injury Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia
Industry (NAICS) 325320 Inspection # 1566870
GPS Coordinates 40.70000, -87.58000

Incident Narrative

On November 29, 2021, an employee was replacing a seal on a hose when anhydrous ammonia trapped in the hose was released. The employee sustained chemical burns to his arms, chest, and face.

Incident Summary

On November 30, 2021, a worker at Heritage FS, Inc. in SHELDON, ILLINOIS suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with ammonia, anhydrous ammonia identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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