Performix Nutrition Systems, LLC

Exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — FRUITLAND, IDAHO

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Performix Nutrition Systems, LLC in FRUITLAND, IDAHO
Employer Performix Nutrition Systems, LLC Report ID 2023054011
Address 2120 NW 2nd Ave City, State ZIP FRUITLAND, IDAHO 83619
Event Date May 4, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects Body Part BODY SYSTEMS
Event Type Exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure Source of Injury Metallic minerals, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 311119 Inspection # 1670181
GPS Coordinates 43.99000, -116.90000

Incident Narrative

An employee was pouring a copper food additive into a bucket when the product splashed into his eyes and face. The employee also inhaled and ingested the substance. The employee suffered copper poisoning.

Incident Summary

On May 4, 2023, a worker at Performix Nutrition Systems, LLC in FRUITLAND, IDAHO suffered multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure, with metallic minerals, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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