Tuthilltown Spirits, LLC.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions — GARDINER, NEW YORK
| Employer | Tuthilltown Spirits, LLC. | Report ID | 2018077454 |
| Address | 14 Gristmill Lane | City, State ZIP | GARDINER, NEW YORK 12525 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 312140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.68000, -74.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a pitcher with a heavy-duty caustic liquid cleaner (containing 50% sodium hydroxide) to a large drum. The liquid spilled onto his legs, causing third-degree chemical burns to his ankles/shins. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2018, a worker at Tuthilltown Spirits, LLC. in GARDINER, NEW YORK suffered third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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