Turner Industries Group L.L.C

Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions — CARVILLE, Louisiana

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Turner Industries Group L.L.C in CARVILLE, Louisiana
Employer Turner Industries Group L.L.C
Address Honeywell Geismar, 5525 LA-3115
City, State ZIP CARVILLE, Louisiana 70721
Report ID 2019043554
Event Date April 5, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Second degree chemical burns and corrosions
Body Part Head and neck
Event Type Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source of Injury Hydrogen fluoride, hydrofluoric acid
Industry (NAICS) 332996
Inspection # 1392751
GPS Coordinates 30.22000, -91.05000

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Incident Narrative

An employee came into contact with hydrofluoric acid vapor while working on a line, suffering a second degree burn to the lower face and neck area.

Incident Summary

On April 5, 2019, a worker at Turner Industries Group L.L.C in CARVILLE, Louisiana suffered second degree chemical burns and corrosions to the head and neck. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with hydrogen fluoride, hydrofluoric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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