Culligan Water Systems
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — ELMIRA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Culligan Water Systems | Report ID | 2016076005 |
| Address | 1316 College Avenue | City, State ZIP | ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14901 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Acids, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561499 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.11000, -76.82000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 7/5/16, at approximately 8:30 AM, an employee was splashed with muriatic acid as he opened a valve that was positioned above his head. He suffered chemical burns to his face, chest, and arms and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2016, a worker at Culligan Water Systems in ELMIRA, NEW YORK suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with acids, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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