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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015021126 · 2/4/2015 · MWH Americas, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Alkalies, unspecified

Employer

Name
MWH Americas, Inc
Location
121 S Tejon Street, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80901
NAICS
541330
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was inspecting an out-of-service water pipe. The pipe had accumulated high alkaline water. The employee received chemical burns to the feet, ankles, and calves.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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