Helena Chemical Company
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — SPARLAND, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Helena Chemical Company | Report ID | 2016076065 |
| Address | 746 Yankee Lane | City, State ZIP | SPARLAND, ILLINOIS 61565 |
| Event Date | July 6, 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 | Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325199 | Inspection # | 1161788 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.03000, -89.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a pipe fitting when a valve opened and released pressurized anhydrous ammonia, causing chemical burns to the employee's face, chest, and arms.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2016, a worker at Helena Chemical Company in SPARLAND, ILLINOIS 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 ammonia, anhydrous ammonia identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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