Canoochee Electric Membership Corporation
Exposure to harmful substances or environments, unspecified — Burns and corrosions, unspecified — 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.
Context
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