Caldic USA Inc.
Flash fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — ELGIN, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Caldic USA Inc. | Report ID | 2024064942 |
| Address | 2425 Alft Lane | City, State ZIP | ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60124 |
| Event Date | June 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Trunk and other upper extremities |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Food products unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311930 | Inspection # | 1757448 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.07000, -88.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On June 5, 2024, an employee was mixing oils, powders, and other ingredients to make an antioxidant blend (a food ingredient) in a tank. A flash fire occurred and came out of the tank, burning the employee's chest and shoulder.
Incident Summary
On June 5, 2024, a worker at Caldic USA Inc. in ELGIN, ILLINOIS suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as flash fire, with chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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