Hain Pure Protein Corp.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Hain Pure Protein Corp. | Report ID | 2018043204 |
| Address | 2609 State Route 22 | City, State ZIP | FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17026 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Cleaning and polishing agents, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 112320 | Inspection # | 1309158 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.43000, -76.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transferring sanitizing chemical between storage totes and splashed chemical in their face resulting in chemical burns to the face and eyes.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2018, a worker at Hain Pure Protein Corp. in FREDERICKSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with cleaning and polishing agents, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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