Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

Name: Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at GLANBIA FOODS, INC.
Start: 6/18/2023

1 hospitalization · 2023065387 · 6/18/2023 · GLANBIA FOODS, INC.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Lower leg(s)
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: Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.

Employer

Name: GLANBIA FOODS, INC.
Location: 1728 S. 2300 E., GOODING, IDAHO, 83330
NAICS: 311513
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was working at the calcium flow board when the gasket from the outflowing hydrogen sulfide tank failed. The resultant pressure pushed the sodium hydroxide solution 15 feet to where the employee was working. The chemical caused burns to 12% of the backside of the employee's lower legs.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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