Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — HART, TEXAS
| Employer | Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC | Report ID | 2017032297 |
| Address | 2690 Hwy 194 | City, State ZIP | HART, TEXAS 79043 |
| Event Date | March 13, 2017 | 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 |
| Secondary Source | Pumps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423820 | Inspection # | 1217909 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.37000, -102.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing an anhydrous ammonia pump when some of the chemical splashed on him, resulting in burns to his hand, arm, neck, and chin. The pump was not locked out and no personal protective equipment was worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On March 13, 2017, a worker at Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC in HART, TEXAS 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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