Turner Industries Group L.L.C
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions — CARVILLE, LOUISIANA
| Employer | Turner Industries Group L.L.C | Report ID | 2019043554 |
| Address | Honeywell Geismar, 5525 LA-3115 | City, State ZIP | CARVILLE, LOUISIANA 70721 |
| 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 | ||
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.
Context
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