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Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin-acute, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016031919 · 3/3/2016 · ShopRite of New Rochelle

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Leg(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin-acute, unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Solvents, degreasers, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
ShopRite of New Rochelle
Location
8 Joyce Road, NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK, 10801
NAICS
445110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was preparing to help clean deli equipment using a chemical degreaser. The container of concentrated degreasing chemical fell, causing the chemical to spill out and contact the employee's leg. The employee suffered severe skin irritation.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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