Radish Patch LLC
Ingestion of harmful substance — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Radish Patch LLC | Report ID | 2025076451 |
| Address | 580 Thames St | City, State ZIP | NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02840 |
| Event Date | July 4, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Mouth unspecified |
| Event Type | Ingestion of harmful substance | Source of Injury | Disinfectants, detergents, soap products |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 722511 | Inspection # | 1836571 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.47000, -71.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A bartender tasted a small amount of an unknown liquid found behind a bar. He had a severe reaction to the liquid, which proved to be concentrated liquid detergent, and he suffered burns to the interior of the mouth. He was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 4, 2025, a worker at Radish Patch LLC in NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the mouth unspecified. The incident was classified as ingestion of harmful substance, with disinfectants, detergents, soap products identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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