# Second degree chemical burns and corrosions at CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2015010671` · 1/21/2015 · DONALDSONVILLE, LOUISIANA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree chemical burns and corrosions
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia
## Employer
- **Name:** CF Industries Nitrogen, LLC
- **Location:** 39018 Hwy 3089, DONALDSONVILLE, LOUISIANA, 70346
- **NAICS:** 325311
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was clearing a plugged ammonia transmitter when the vat line on the transmitter blew. The employee was sprayed with ammonia and suffered 2nd degree burns on approximately 5% of the body. The employee was admitted to Baton Rouge General Burn Unit for treatment.

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