Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue · Second degree chemical burns and corrosions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Dist Tech, LLC., 8600 Park Place Blvd, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77017
on — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions, affecting the multiple mouth locations.
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Final narrative
An employee was delivering product(chem treat bel1544) to a customer location using a tanker truck. The employee removed a cap to the discharge line and the chemical sprayed onto his face. As a consequence, the employee had 2nd degree burns in the mouth lips and tip of his tongue. The employee was hospitalized.
HospitalizedMultiple mouth locationsChemicals and chemical products, unspecified
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