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Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

1 hospitalization · 2018010617 · 1/19/2018 · Accurate Metal Machining, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Arm(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate

Employer

Name
Accurate Metal Machining, Inc.
Location
882 Callendar Blvd, PAINESVILLE, OHIO, 44077
NAICS
332710
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee had put caustic soda in a container. The lid did not thread properly, and when the employee moved the container, it spilled on his face and arm. He suffered first and second degree burns on his arm and potential eye damage.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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