Caldic USA Inc.

Flash fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — ELGIN, Illinois

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Caldic USA Inc. in ELGIN, Illinois
Employer Caldic USA Inc.
Address 2425 Alft Lane
City, State ZIP ELGIN, Illinois 60124
Report ID 2024064942
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 42.07527, -88.34329

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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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