Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Name: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at PASADENA REFINING SYSTEM, INC.
Start: 11/15/2018

1 hospitalization · 20181111790 · 11/15/2018 · PASADENA REFINING SYSTEM, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Face, unspecified
Nature of injury: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source: Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: PASADENA REFINING SYSTEM, INC.
Location: 111 RED BLUFF ROAD, PASADENA, TEXAS, 77506
NAICS: 324110
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was removing a vent plug on a pressure transmitter. Hydrofluoric acid and propane sprayed out of the instrument onto the left side of his face, causing chemical burns.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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