Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Name: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Glanbia Foods, Inc.
Start: 4/7/2019

2 hospitalizations · 2019043595 · 4/7/2019 · Glanbia Foods, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 2
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

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

Employer

Name: Glanbia Foods, Inc.
Location: 1728 S 2300 E, GOODING, IDAHO, 83330
NAICS: 311513
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two maintenance workers were servicing an electronic fill button on a nearby 12 to 17 percent sodium hypochlorite chemical day tank. A 1-inch chemical line became dislodged and sprayed both employees, causing chemical burns on their chests, torsos, and arms. Both employees were hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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