Tropicana Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Exposure to harmful substance multiple routes of exposure — Burns and toxic effects (including smoke inhalation) — BRADENTON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tropicana Manufacturing Company, Inc. | Report ID | 20241211979 |
| Address | 1001 13TH AVENUE EAST | City, State ZIP | BRADENTON, FLORIDA 34208 |
| Event Date | December 31, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Burns and toxic effects (including smoke inhalation) | Body Part | Body systems and other part(s) of body |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substance multiple routes of exposure | Source of Injury | Oxidizing substances and organic peroxides n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pipe fittings, collars | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311411 | Inspection # | 1796304 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.48000, -82.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out a hose on a chemical tote. The fitting for the tote disengaged and the employee was exposed to peracetic acid that caused chemical burns and respiratory distress.
Incident Summary
On December 31, 2024, a worker at Tropicana Manufacturing Company, Inc. in BRADENTON, FLORIDA suffered burns and toxic effects (including smoke inhalation) to the body systems and other part(s) of body. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substance multiple routes of exposure, with oxidizing substances and organic peroxides n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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