Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Name: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Heritage FS, Inc.
Start: 11/30/2021

1 hospitalization · 20211110264 · 11/30/2021 · Heritage FS, Inc.

Severity

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

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source: Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia

Employer

Name: Heritage FS, Inc.
Location: 1400 N 1300 E Rd, SHELDON, ILLINOIS, 60966
NAICS: 325320
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

On November 29, 2021, an employee was replacing a seal on a hose when anhydrous ammonia trapped in the hose was released. The employee sustained chemical burns to his arms, chest, and face.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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