Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170632608 - Employee injured from exposure to concrete cleaner

Accident Summary Nr: 170632608 -- Report ID: 0950644 -- Event Date: 10/08/1996
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126121532	10/17/1996	5531	0	Winston Tires

Abstract: At approximately 10:30 a.m. on September 24, 1996, Employee #1, of Winston Tires, was mopping the floor with a concrete cleaner. The solution splashed on his legs and feet, causing chemical burns on his lower legs. On October 8, 1996, Employee #1 went to the emergency room. He was hospitalized several times for periods over 24 hours due to illness caused by the chemical exposure. The employer was cited for violations of T8CCR 5194(g)(8) and T8CCR 5194(h)(1).

Keywords: CAUSTIC, PPE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CHEMICAL BURN, CLEANING FLUID, OVEREXPOSURE, FOOT, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126121532			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Automobile mechanics

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