Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue · Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Qualawash Holdings, LLC., 5100 Underwood Rd, PASADENA, TEXAS 77507
on — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified, affecting the multiple face locations.
Final narrative
An employee was flushing a transloading hose with cresylic acid into an intermediate bulk container. The hose slipped out of the tote and splashed residual product on the employee's face, causing burns to his face and eyes.
HospitalizedMultiple face locationsChemicals and chemical products, n.e.c.
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