Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Name: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Helena Chemical Company
Start: 7/6/2016

1 hospitalization · 2016076065 · 7/6/2016 · Helena Chemical Company

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: Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia

Employer

Name: Helena Chemical Company
Location: 746 Yankee Lane, SPARLAND, ILLINOIS, 61565
NAICS: 325199
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was removing a pipe fitting when a valve opened and released pressurized anhydrous ammonia, causing chemical burns to the employee's face, chest, and arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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