Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Name: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Caloosa Cooling L.L.C.
Start: 1/10/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016010218 · 1/10/2016 · Caloosa Cooling L.L.C.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source: Fluorine compounds, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Caloosa Cooling L.L.C.
Location: 1013 Cape Corral Parkway West, CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA, 33914
NAICS: 238220
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was organizing his work truck when a large tank of R-22 refrigerant fell out of the truck, causing the valve to open and spray the employee. He received chemical burns to his face, neck, shoulders, and chest area.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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