Hexion, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — First degree chemical burns and corrosions — DEER PARK, TEXAS
| Employer | Hexion, Inc. | Report ID | 2016032617 |
| Address | 5900 highway 225 | City, State ZIP | DEER PARK, TEXAS 77536 |
| Event Date | March 29, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | First degree chemical burns and corrosions | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Phenol |
| Secondary Source | Container caps, lids, covers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -95.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transporting a sample container containing phenol from a microwave to a lab fume hood. The septum on the cap of the container unexpectedly burst, spraying a mist of the content into the employee's face and causing first degree facial burns. The employee's eyes were protected at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On March 29, 2016, a worker at Hexion, Inc. in DEER PARK, TEXAS suffered first degree chemical burns and corrosions to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with phenol identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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