# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at COUNTRY PURE FOODS, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2017109709` · 10/9/2017 · AKRON, OHIO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Foot (feet), unspecified
- **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:** COUNTRY PURE FOODS, INC.
- **Location:** 681 W. WATERLOO ROAD, AKRON, OHIO, 44314
- **NAICS:** 311999
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting the cleaning process on a malfunctioning tank. When he attempted to correct the flow of chemicals, the chemicals sprayed him and ran down his apron, contacting and burning his foot. Foot protection was not worn at the time.

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