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Accident: 779587 - Employees Suffer Chemical Burns To Eyes When Sprayer Bursts

Accident: 779587 -- Report ID: 0953210 -- Event Date: 05/09/1989
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
10468336205/09/19897349Unisteam
The spray hose to a garden-type sprayer burst under pressure before spraying. Employees #1 and #2 sustained eye contact with the caustic soap solution.
Keywords: eye, caustic, equipment failure, hose, rupture, chemical burn
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 104683362 Hospitalized injury Burn(Chemical) Supervisors, cleaning and building service workers
2 104683362 Non Hospitalized injury Burn(Chemical) Supervisors, cleaning and building service workers

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