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Amputations

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2017010236 · 1/9/2017 · PARAMOUNT CHEMICALS & PLASTICS, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), n.e.c.
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Explosion, n.e.c.
Source
Containers-nonpressurized, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
PARAMOUNT CHEMICALS & PLASTICS, INC.
Location
14470 State Road 29, FELDA, FLORIDA, 33930
NAICS
424690
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was checking a tote that had a mix of sulfuric acid and chlorine when it exploded. Shrapnel from the tote amputated his right arm and partially severed his leg.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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