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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2017032297 · 3/13/2017 · Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC

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
Secondary source
Pumps

Employer

Name
Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC
Location
2690 Hwy 194, HART, TEXAS, 79043
NAICS
423820
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing an anhydrous ammonia pump when some of the chemical splashed on him, resulting in burns to his hand, arm, neck, and chin. The pump was not locked out and no personal protective equipment was worn at the time.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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