Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC | Report ID | 2019044046 |
| Address | 1914 Haden Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | April 20, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Aromatics and hydrocarbon derivatives, except halogenated, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.76000, -95.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was disconnecting a rail car loading arm when Meta-Para-Cresol (M-P-99) splashed on him, causing chemical burns to his face, back, arms, and legs.
Incident Summary
On April 20, 2019, a worker at Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with aromatics and hydrocarbon derivatives, except halogenated, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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