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Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2024088017 · 8/29/2024 · Alamo Beer Company

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Head and neck
Nature of injury
Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified

Cause

Event
Exposure to harmful substance multiple routes of exposure
Source
Disinfectants, detergents, soap products
Secondary source
Source, secondary source unspecified

Employer

Name
Alamo Beer Company
Location
202 Lamar St, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, 78202
NAICS
312120
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was attempting to perform an under-pressure cleaning of a brewing tank with a 25% hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid blend solution. The chemicals sprayed into the employee's face, resulting in chemical burns to the employees' mouth, esophagus and face. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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