Canoochee Electric Membership Corporation

Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified — Burns and corrosions, unspecified — REIDSVILLE, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Canoochee Electric Membership Corporation in REIDSVILLE, GEORGIA
Employer Canoochee Electric Membership Corporation Report ID 2016010030
Address 342 East Brazell Street City, State ZIP REIDSVILLE, GEORGIA 30453
Event Date January 4, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Burns and corrosions, unspecified Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified Source of Injury Lubricating greases, cutting oils
Industry (NAICS) 221122 Inspection # 1116340
GPS Coordinates 32.08000, -82.13000

Incident Narrative

An employee was repairing the hydraulic line on a bucket truck when the line ruptured. His face was splashed with hydraulic fluid, resulting in facial burns and hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On January 4, 2016, a worker at Canoochee Electric Membership Corporation in REIDSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered burns and corrosions, unspecified to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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