# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at The Dow Chemical Company
> OSHA SIR `2017043328` · 4/12/2017 · FREEPORT, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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:** Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** The Dow Chemical Company
- **Location:** 2301 N. Brazosport Blvd, FREEPORT, TEXAS, 77541
- **NAICS:** 325110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting flow issues in a tank when he was splashed with the hot fluid chemical solution in the tank causing caustic burns to his legs and abdomen resulting in hospitalization.

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