Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

Name: Second degree chemical burns and corrosions at Sanmina Corp
Start: 3/26/2018

1 hospitalization · 2018032933 · 3/26/2018 · Sanmina Corp

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source: Nitric acid
Secondary source: Valves, nozzles

Employer

Name: Sanmina Corp
Location: 1200 Taylor Road, OWEGO, NEW YORK, 13827
NAICS: 334419
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was filling a tank with nitric acid. The nitric acid sprayed out of the ball valve onto the employee's back and leg. The employee received second degree burns to the buttock area, requiring hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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