Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions

Name: Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions at SNF, Inc.
Start: 6/19/2019

1 hospitalization · 2019066156 · 6/19/2019 · SNF, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple pelvic region locations
Nature of injury: Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source: Aromatics and hydrocarbon derivatives, except halogenated, n.e.c.
Secondary source: Hoses

Employer

Name: SNF, Inc.
Location: 1 Chemical Plant Rd, RICEBORO, GEORGIA, 31323
NAICS: 325211
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was disconnecting a hose when the employee lost control of the hose. The hose ripped the employee's personal protective suit, and the chemical that was coming out of the hose contacted the employee's body. The employee was hospitalized with third degree burns to the lower body.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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