WILSON MANUFACTURING CO.
Exposure through intact tissue — Soreness, swelling, inflammation — SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
| Employer | WILSON MANUFACTURING CO. | Report ID | 20241110365 |
| Address | 4725 Green Park Road | City, State ZIP | SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI 63123 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, swelling, inflammation | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Toxic metallic substances n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 333514 | Inspection # | 1788527 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.52000, -90.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 6, 2024, an employee was dipping parts into a hexavalent chromium bath using a crane. The employee touched their face and began to experience facial swelling, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2024, a worker at WILSON MANUFACTURING CO. in SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI suffered soreness, swelling, inflammation to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with toxic metallic substances n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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