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ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC.

Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions — CONLEY, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC. in CONLEY, GEORGIA
Employer ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC. Report ID 2018076997
Address 1579 KOPPER ROAD City, State ZIP CONLEY, GEORGIA 30288
Event Date July 12, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue Source of Injury Acids, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 325998 Inspection # 1330822
GPS Coordinates 33.66000, -84.32000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a vessel cap when 60% chromic acid solution sprayed out of an open valve and contacted him, causing third degree burns on his shoulder, back, and wrists. He was hospitalized and had surgery.

Incident Summary

On July 12, 2018, a worker at ARCH WOOD PROTECTION, INC. in CONLEY, GEORGIA suffered third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with acids, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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