Alexander James Corporation
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — BLAIRSTOWN, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Alexander James Corporation | Report ID | 20171110699 |
| Address | 845 Rt 94 | City, State ZIP | BLAIRSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 07825 |
| Event Date | November 6, 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) | 561910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.98000, -74.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking samples of sulfuric acid when the sample bottles fell to the floor. The acid contacted the employee, causing chemical burns to the face, arms, legs, and chest.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2017, a worker at Alexander James Corporation in BLAIRSTOWN, NEW JERSEY 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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