Turner Industries Group
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Turner Industries Group | Report ID | 2017065018 |
| Address | Turner Specialty Services at Cornerstone Chemical, 10800 River Rd. | City, State ZIP | WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA 70094 |
| Event Date | June 2, 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 | Sulfuric acid |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423990 | Inspection # | 1242709 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.96000, -90.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out bolts and a gasket on a 1.5" acid line in the acrylonitrile unit. The line was blinded and locked out and the valve was in the open position to the bleeder. When the employee cut the bolt on the flange, trapped pressure between the bleeder and flange caused residual sulfuric acid to spray the employee, causing chemical burns to the left abdomen, left arm, and left lower back.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2017, a worker at Turner Industries Group in WESTWEGO, LOUISIANA 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 sulfuric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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