FLAVORCHEM CORPORATION
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin-acute, unspecified — DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | FLAVORCHEM CORPORATION | Report ID | 2022097962 |
| Address | 1525 BROOK DRIVE | City, State ZIP | DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS 60515 |
| Event Date | September 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin-acute, unspecified | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Aldehydes, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -88.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On September 8, 2022, an employee was working with cinnamic aldehyde and noticed his arms had some irritation after leaving work for the night. After showering, the irritation became more intense and a rash appeared. The employee was hospitalized for a rash on both arms between the elbow and the wrist.
Incident Summary
On September 8, 2022, a worker at FLAVORCHEM CORPORATION in DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS suffered dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin-acute, unspecified to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with aldehydes, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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