PASADENA REFINING SYSTEM, INC.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — PASADENA, TEXAS
| Employer | PASADENA REFINING SYSTEM, INC. | Report ID | 20181111790 |
| Address | 111 RED BLUFF ROAD | City, State ZIP | PASADENA, TEXAS 77506 |
| Event Date | November 15, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 324110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.71000, -95.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a vent plug on a pressure transmitter. Hydrofluoric acid and propane sprayed out of the instrument onto the left side of his face, causing chemical burns.
Incident Summary
On November 15, 2018, a worker at PASADENA REFINING SYSTEM, INC. in PASADENA, TEXAS suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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