Manson Construction Co.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Manson Construction Co. | Report ID | 2016032399 |
| Address | Pier 12, US Naval Base San Diego | City, State ZIP | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92136 |
| Event Date | March 20, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Lime |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.14000, -119.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On or about March 20, 2016, an employee was operating a track excavator when his leg contacted equipment that contained hydrated lime. He suffered a chemical burn.
Incident Summary
On March 20, 2016, a worker at Manson Construction Co. in SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with lime identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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