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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2021076287 · 7/29/2021 · Chemtrade Refinery Service Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Multiple body parts, unspecified
Nature of injury
Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Sulfuric acid
Secondary source
Pressure lines, except hoses

Employer

Name
Chemtrade Refinery Service Inc
Location
1400 Olin Road, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, 77705
NAICS
324110
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

Two employees were investigating a 4-inch spent sulfuric acid line to see what was needed for repairs. The line ruptured and sprayed acid on both employees. One suffered burns to his hands and the lower part of his body. He was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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