Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions

Name: Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions at ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC.
Start: 7/12/2018

1 hospitalization · 2018076997 · 7/12/2018 · ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source: Acids, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC.
Location: 1579 KOPPER ROAD, CONLEY, GEORGIA, 30288
NAICS: 325998
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was removing a vessel cap when 60% chromic acid solution sprayed out of an open valve and contacted him, causing third degree burns on his shoulder, back, and wrists. He was hospitalized and had surgery.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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