Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

Name: Second degree chemical burns and corrosions at LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY
Start: 5/14/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016054197 · 5/14/2016 · LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source: Cleaning and polishing agents, unspecified

Employer

Name: LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY
Location: 2400 EAST BEAVER AVENUE, FORT MORGAN, COLORADO, 80701
NAICS: 311513
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was using a diluted corrosive chemical solution with a 24" long brush to clean drains. The employee sustained a second degree chemical burn to the forearm and wrist when the chemical solution splashed under the employee's protective gloves and sleeves.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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