Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Name: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Cytec Solvay Group
Start: 5/8/2017

1 hospitalization · 2017054182 · 5/8/2017 · Cytec Solvay Group

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury: Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event: Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
Source: Cyanide and cyanide compounds, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Cytec Solvay Group
Location: 1 Heilman Avenue, WILLOW ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA, 26134
NAICS: 325199
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On May 8, 2017, at approximately 11:15 a.m., an employee was attempting to unload cyanuric chloride when the material became airborne and covered the employee's respirator mask, obstructing his vision. In an attempt to clear the mask, it was rinsed with water. The cyanuric chloride reacted with the water and became acidic. He removed his mask and suffered eye and skin irritation as well as breathing difficulties. He was later hospitalized for a chemical burn to the lungs.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown