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 Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC, 12551 HWY 273 West, CEDAR SPRINGS, GEORGIA 39832
on — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions, affecting the head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee was changing out a liquor gun for a recovery boiler when black liquor (caustic-type material) contacted the employee's face. He was hospitalized with second degree burns to the face and upper chest.
HospitalizedHead and trunkChemicals and chemical products, n.e.c.
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