Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Name: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Seatex, LLC
Start: 2/1/2022

2 hospitalizations · 2022020973 · 2/1/2022 · Seatex, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized: 2
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: Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: Seatex, LLC
Location: 239 TX HWY 36 N, ROSENBERG, TEXAS, 77471
NAICS: 325611
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

Two employees were mixing chemicals in a blend tank that was 28% aqueous ammonia and paraformaldehyde. The chemicals had a reaction that caused them to leak out of the tank and contact the employees, resulting in chemical burns to their backs and arms.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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