Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200772614 - Employee receives burns from hot alkaline solution

Accident Summary Nr: 200772614 -- Report ID: 0134000 -- Event Date: 03/10/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306094327	02/11/2003	2087	311930	Kraft Foods-Woburn

Abstract: On March 10, 2003, Employee #1 was adding concentrated sodium hydroxide powder to boiling water in enclosed tank. He poured the sodium hydroxide powder into the tank through a tank top hatch. The sodium hydroxide reacted violently with the water causing it to erupt out of the hatch and splash him. He was not wearing any personal protective equipment. The hot alkaline solution caused severe burns to his face, ears, torso, and legs. Emergency medical personnel were summoned and transported him to the hospital. At the hospital, he underwent burn care and treatment. He was hospitalized following the medical procedures for treating the burns with postoperative care.

Keywords: SODIUM HYDROXIDE, EAR, TORSO, CHEMICAL REACTION, CHEMICAL BURN, FACE, CHEMICAL, HOT WATER, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306094327			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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