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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2015041767 · 4/6/2015 · Reser's Fine Foods Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head and neck
Nature of injury
Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Acids, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords

Employer

Name
Reser's Fine Foods Inc
Location
3167 SE 10th St, TOPEKA, KANSAS, 66607
NAICS
311999
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

The microphone/cord of a radio became entangled in a hose feeding Peroxyacetic Acid to a flume operation. When the employee stood up, the mic pulled the hose from the operation; his face and neck were sprayed with acid.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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