Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 137135.015 - Employee is sprayed with sulfuric acid during pump operation

Accident Summary Nr: 137135.015 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 01/15/2021
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1511612.015	01/26/2021		532490	South East Industrial Sales And Service, Inc.

Abstract: At 4:00 p.m. on January 15, 2021, Employee #1, employed in production, was pumping sulfuric acid from the production line into a truck tank for transfer to Mosaic's storage tank. While performing this task, the employee opened the bottom valve of the pump system, which caused residual sulfuric acid, under pressure, to spray onto the employee's legs. The employee suffered chemical burns to both legs as a result of the exposure. The employee was hospitalized and treated for the chemical burns.

Keywords: Burn, Chemical Burn, Leg, Pump, Sprayed, Sulfuric Acid, Wet Operation

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1511612.015	40	M	Hospitalized injury		Laborers, except construction

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