Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

Name: Second degree chemical burns and corrosions at LBC Houston LT
Start: 10/16/2015

1 hospitalization · 2015107732 · 10/16/2015 · LBC Houston LT

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
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: Aromatics and hydrocarbon derivatives, except halogenated, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: LBC Houston LT
Location: 11666 Port Rd., SEABROOK, TEXAS, 77586
NAICS: 493110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was clearing a pipe line using nitrogen to pressure the line. The employee disconnected the nitrogen line, which was not clear or de-pressured at the time. Product sprayed out on the employee, causing first and second degree burns to the left side of the employee's head, the left arm, and both legs from the knees down.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown