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Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2022021790 · 2/25/2022 · IMTT Epic LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head 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
Valves, nozzles

Employer

Name
IMTT Epic LLC
Location
2 Wahlstrom Road, SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, 31404
NAICS
424720
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was loading a truck with caustic potash. A valve gasket failed and sprayed the employee with the caustic potash, resulting in burns to their face, back, chest, and head.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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