NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT—
SOMETHING SWEET, INC.
Ingestion of harmful substance · Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury
Final narrative
While cleaning and sanitizing trays and racks, a temporary employee ingested diluted cleaner (Super Power Foam 5339) that got around his mouth, mustache, and goatee. The temporary employee suffered pain in his throat and right rib cage.
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