EQ Florida Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — MULBERRY, FLORIDA
| Employer | EQ Florida Inc. | Report ID | 2016042739 |
| Address | Tampa Electric Power Plant, SR 37 | City, State ZIP | MULBERRY, FLORIDA 33860 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Sulfuric acid |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | 1149272 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.90000, -82.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While clearing a chemical hose line, an employee was sprayed/splashed with concentrated sulfuric acid. He suffered chemical burns on his left thigh.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2016, a worker at EQ Florida Inc. in MULBERRY, FLORIDA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with sulfuric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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