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Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions

1 hospitalization · 2020066113 · 6/30/2020 · Reddi Services, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Ankle(s)
Nature of injury
Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Lime

Employer

Name
Reddi Services, Inc
Location
8440 Gibbs Road, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, 66111
NAICS
238220
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was removing lime from an outdoor pit by manipulating a 6" diameter hose from a vacuum truck. The pit was estimated to be approximately 8' to 10' x 4' x 7' deep. The employee was wearing a protective garment, goggles, and a cartridge respirator. The employee sustained second degree chemical burns from the lime to the neck, abdomen, both upper both arms, both thighs, and both ankles, as well as third degree burns on one ankle.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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