Performix Nutrition Systems, LLC
Exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure — Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects — 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.
Context
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