ABARTA COCA-COLA BEVERAGES, LLC
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — CLEVELAND, OHIO
| Employer | ABARTA COCA-COLA BEVERAGES, LLC | Report ID | 2024087006 |
| Address | 25000 MILES ROAD | City, State ZIP | CLEVELAND, OHIO 44146 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Disinfectants, detergents, soap products |
| Secondary Source | Protective apparel n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424490 | Inspection # | 1767313 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.42000, -81.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting sanitation services at the facility using a pressure sprayer. His pants became saturated with the cleaning chemical (a non-chlorinated caustic detergent) and water, and the liquids also got into his boots. The employee sustained chemical burns to his right foot and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2024, a worker at ABARTA COCA-COLA BEVERAGES, LLC in CLEVELAND, OHIO suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the foot (feet), toe(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with disinfectants, detergents, soap products identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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