Farmers Pride, Inc.
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Farmers Pride, Inc. | Report ID | 2025054886 |
| Address | 585 Chestnut Hill Rd. | City, State ZIP | FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17026 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Disinfectants, detergents, soap products |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311615 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -76.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A sanitation worker was washing down equipment using hoses that contain hot water and antimicrobial cleaning agents. He got wet while working and started to experience heat and irritation on his body. At the end of his shift, he noticed a rash from his armpits to his knees. The employee sustained a rash and burns due to chemical contact.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2025, a worker at Farmers Pride, Inc. in FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the multiple body parts n.e.c.. 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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