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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

2 hospitalizations · 2020098669 · 9/11/2020 · Princeton Hydro

Severity

Hospitalized
2
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Eye(s)
Nature of injury
Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Handtools-powered, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Princeton Hydro
Location
1108 Old York Rd, RINGOES, NEW JERSEY, 08551
NAICS
541620
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a tree sprayer with a full tank while on the boat dock at a pond. The sprayer released a chemical for the control of cyanobacteria and algae onto the employee and another employee. Both employees were hospitalized for injuries sustained including corneal abrasion, bilateral conjunctivitis, and chemical burns.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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