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Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

1 hospitalization · 2022010836 · 1/27/2022 · FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Nonclassifiable
Nature of injury
Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

Cause

Event
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source
Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified

Employer

Name
FREEHOLD CARTAGE, INC.
Location
Global Foundries, MALTA, NEW YORK, 12020
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A Freehold Cartage, Inc., tank truck driver was loading flammable liquid from a storage tank. Shortly after loading began, the driver noticed the hose was jumping, indicating a interruption in product flow. After the pump was turned off the employee was told it was safe to disconnect the line, he released a clamp on the hose driver and was splashed with chemical. He suffered a second-degree chemical burn.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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