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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2021075963 · 7/20/2021 · Catalyst Oilfield Services

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head, neck, and trunk
Nature of injury
Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate
Secondary source
Hoses

Employer

Name
Catalyst Oilfield Services
Location
11,999 E. Hwy 158, GARDENDALE, TEXAS, 79758
NAICS
213112
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was transferring potassium hydroxide (50-70%) from an IBC tote into a blending tank using a pneumatic double diaphragm pump in the transfer area at the facility. The hose disconnected during the transfer and potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) caused chemical burns on the employee's face, neck, and upper torso. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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