Christianson Air Conditioning & Plumbing
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Christianson Air Conditioning & Plumbing | Report ID | 2018054703 |
| Address | 14123 Sonora Blvd | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78203 |
| Event Date | May 15, 2018 | 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 | Chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Cooling and humidifying machinery and appliances, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.40000, -98.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disconnecting gauges from a condenser when a valve failed to close, releasing refrigerant from the system. The employee attempted to shut the valve with a wrench and was exposed to refrigerant, receiving a chemical burn to the right hand.
Incident Summary
On May 15, 2018, a worker at Christianson Air Conditioning & Plumbing in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 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 chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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