The Lewis Chemical Company
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — ROME, GEORGIA
| Employer | The Lewis Chemical Company | Report ID | 2017076504 |
| Address | 8 N. Sycamore Street | City, State ZIP | ROME, GEORGIA 30165 |
| Event Date | July 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325180 | Inspection # | 1248064 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.26000, -85.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 7/14/2017, at approximately 1 PM, an employee was downloading a chemical from a bulk truck using a hose. When he attempted to remove the hose, it was still pressurized, causing it to release chemical that splashed on the employee. He suffered chemical burns and was hospitalized overnight.
Incident Summary
On July 14, 2017, a worker at The Lewis Chemical Company in ROME, GEORGIA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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