Linde, LLC
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — NEW CUMBERLAND, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Linde, LLC | Report ID | 20181212690 |
| Address | 616 County Hwy 66-6 | City, State ZIP | NEW CUMBERLAND, WEST VIRGINIA 26047 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Cryogenic gases |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -80.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's feet were burned from exposure to liquid nitrogen during delivery.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2018, a worker at Linde, LLC in NEW CUMBERLAND, WEST VIRGINIA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with cryogenic gases identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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