Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 885079 - Employee's eyes sustain chemical burns

Accident Summary Nr: 885079 -- Report ID: 0953210 -- Event Date: 10/03/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
114609365	10/08/1990	4952	0	Carson City Public Works Waste Water Treatment

Abstract: An extension to an operations building was being treated with a petroleum-based water repellent when vapors built up inside the facility and the building was evacuated. Employee #1's contact lenses enhanced the irritative effects of the chemical, and he required medical treatment for corneal burns.

Keywords: EYE, VENTILATION, WORK RULES, CHEMICAL BURN, CHEMICAL VAPOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	114609365			Non Hospitalized injury	Burn(Chemical)	Occupation not reported

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