# Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions at Envitech
> OSHA SIR `2016099009` · 9/22/2016 · GALVESTON, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** Envitech
- **Location:** 301 University Blvd, GALVESTON, TEXAS, 77555
- **NAICS:** 334516
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was diagnosing equipment that was malfunctioning. He opened an access panel as part of the diagnostic procedure. When he opened the compartment, chemical was released and sprayed into his face, upper body, chest, shoulder area, and back, causing second and third degree chemical burns.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*