Fleetwash
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — DENVER, COLORADO
| Employer | Fleetwash | Report ID | 2017098964 |
| Address | 26410 E 29th Ave. | City, State ZIP | DENVER, COLORADO 80249 |
| Event Date | September 19, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Acids, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Belts, gloves, neckties, scarves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.75000, -104.89000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a jug of concentrated chemicals that contained acid when the fluid ran under his glove, burning his hand and requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On September 19, 2017, a worker at Fleetwash in DENVER, COLORADO suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with acids, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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