LBC Houston LT
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions — SEABROOK, TEXAS
| Employer | LBC Houston LT | Report ID | 2015107732 |
| Address | 11666 Port Rd. | City, State ZIP | SEABROOK, TEXAS 77586 |
| Event Date | October 16, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree chemical burns and corrosions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Aromatics and hydrocarbon derivatives, except halogenated, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.60000, -95.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing a pipe line using nitrogen to pressure the line. The employee disconnected the nitrogen line, which was not clear or de-pressured at the time. Product sprayed out on the employee, causing first and second degree burns to the left side of the employee's head, the left arm, and both legs from the knees down.
Incident Summary
On October 16, 2015, a worker at LBC Houston LT in SEABROOK, TEXAS suffered second degree chemical burns and corrosions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with aromatics and hydrocarbon derivatives, except halogenated, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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