Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201637667 - Employee's Forearms Are Burned from Chemical Exposure

Accident Summary Nr: 201637667 -- Report ID: 1054191 -- Event Date: 02/26/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
311696561	03/04/2008	3324	331512	Pcc Structurals Inc

Abstract: On February 26, 2008, Employee#1 was changing out chemical totes on an etch line. The chemical tote was supposed to be 50 percent sodium hydroxide but was actually 50 percent sulfuric acid. During the tote change out, Employee #1 was exposed to sulfuric acid that managed to drip between the layers of his outer glove and the chemical rubber jacket. He mistook this moisture for sweat and did not remove the acid immediately. A few hours later, he noticed discomfort and washed the area. He was hospitalized with a chemical burn to his forearms.

Keywords: BURN, GLOVE, FOREARM, SULFURIC ACID, CHEMICAL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	311696561			Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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