Manson Construction Co.

Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Manson Construction Co. in 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.

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