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 StratChem Logistics LLC, Deerfield HOA, OSSINING, NEW YORK 10562
on — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified, affecting the head and trunk.
Final narrative
An employee had just filled a tank with chlorine bleach and was disconnecting the equipment. The hose started spinning and sprayed the employee, who suffered chemical burns to the eyes and back.
HospitalizedHead and trunkChlorine, chlorine bleach
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