3M Company
Exposure to harmful substances unspecified — Multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure — CORDOVA, ILLINOIS
| Employer | 3M Company | Report ID | 2025021495 |
| Address | 22614 Route 84 N | City, State ZIP | CORDOVA, ILLINOIS 61242 |
| Event Date | February 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure | Body Part | Body systems and other part(s) of body |
| Event Type | Exposure to harmful substances unspecified | Source of Injury | Chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325180 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.74000, -90.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a carbon dioxide line when red liquid was found on the ground. The employee reported a "red spot" on their left wrist, inside elbow, and chest after washing down the spill. The employee experiencing escalation of symptoms, including a rash/burn on their arms and respiratory symptoms after the shift. The employee was hospitalized with chemical pneumonitis, chemical dermatitis, and chemical asthma exacerbation.
Incident Summary
On February 14, 2025, a worker at 3M Company in CORDOVA, ILLINOIS suffered multiple effects of poison, toxic, or allergenic exposure to the body systems and other part(s) of body. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances unspecified, with chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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