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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

2 hospitalizations · 2016010443 · 1/16/2016 · Peroxychem, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name
Peroxychem, LLC
Location
12000 Bay Area Blvd, PASADENA, TEXAS, 77507
NAICS
325188
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were observing the transfer of solvent when an explosion occurred. As a result of the explosion, solvent from the truck was released onto the employees. One of the employees also suffered a ruptured eardrum.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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