XPO Logistics
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | XPO Logistics | Report ID | 20181111539 |
| Address | 6707 IH 10 E | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78244 |
| Event Date | November 8, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Sulfuric acid |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.44000, -98.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting and applying plastic wrap when acid from a leaking battery on a pallet splashed into his eyes.
Incident Summary
On November 8, 2018, a worker at XPO Logistics in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the eye(s). 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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