IMTT-BAYONNE
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions — BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | IMTT-BAYONNE | Report ID | 2019088929 |
| Address | 250 EAST 22ND STREET | City, State ZIP | BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY 07002 |
| Event Date | August 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate |
| Industry (NAICS) | 493190 | Inspection # | 1427100 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -74.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were removing a flange blank from a pipeline when they were sprayed by a 50% sodium hydroxide caustic solution. They were hospitalized with third degree chemical burns to the eyes and face.
Incident Summary
On August 28, 2019, a worker at IMTT-BAYONNE in BAYONNE, NEW JERSEY suffered third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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