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 HARTYBAKE, LLC, 152 Selig Drive SW, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336
on — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
On August 11, 2021, a temporary employee was washing pots and pans. While his right hand was in the sink containing dishwater, dish cleaning liquid spilled over the cuff of his glove and caused a chemical burn to his hand.
HospitalizedHand(s), unspecifiedCleaning and polishing agents, unspecified
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