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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2016087554 · 8/12/2016 · Water Tech, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Eye(s)
Nature of injury
Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified

Employer

Name
Water Tech, Inc.
Location
7215 Hwy 271 South, FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, 72908
NAICS
221310
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was pressure flushing a clogged drain pipe that contained a caustic chemical with a pressure washer. The caustic substance in the drain pipe was pushed back out by the water pressure and splashed into the employee's face. His safety glasses were knocked off by the pressure and the caustic chemical got into his eyes. He was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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