Ingredion Inc
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions — IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
| Employer | Ingredion Inc | Report ID | 20191212361 |
| Address | 1088 W Sunnyside Rd | City, State ZIP | IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 83402 |
| Event Date | December 1, 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 | Sulfuric acid |
| Industry (NAICS) | 311211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.46000, -112.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was performing maintenance duties on a check valve when the valve failed, causing chemical to shoot out at the employee. The employee received second degree chemical burns to the face and neck.
Incident Summary
On December 1, 2019, a worker at Ingredion Inc in IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO 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 sulfuric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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