SweetWorks Confections, LLC
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — BUFFALO, NEW YORK
| Employer | SweetWorks Confections, LLC | Report ID | 2015041713 |
| Address | 3500 Genesee Street | City, State ZIP | BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14225 |
| Event Date | April 3, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Chlorine compounds, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311352 | Inspection # | 1051523 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.92000, -78.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pressure-washing a metal belt using a diluted solution of Oxofoam (a corrosive material). The spray contacted the employee in the neck/shoulder area, causing chemical burns to the skin.
Incident Summary
On April 3, 2015, a worker at SweetWorks Confections, LLC in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with chlorine compounds, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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