Hilite International
Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — CARROLLTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Hilite International | Report ID | 20191212566 |
| Address | 1671 S. Broadway St. | City, State ZIP | CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336310 | Inspection # | 1450146 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.94000, -96.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee went to the wastewater area to get additional sulfuric acid for the anodizing process. While walking back to the anodizing area with a bucket of sulfuric acid, she tripped and fell. The sulfuric acid splashed on her, causing chemical burns to the wrist, neck, and legs.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2019, a worker at Hilite International in CARROLLTON, TEXAS suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping, unspecified, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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