# Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions at ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC.
> OSHA SIR `2018076997` · 7/12/2018 · CONLEY, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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