CJB Industries, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions — VALDOSTA, GEORGIA
| Employer | CJB Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2020066060 |
| Address | 2114 CYPRESS STREET | City, State ZIP | VALDOSTA, GEORGIA 31603 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree chemical burns and corrosions | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Insecticides |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325320 | Inspection # | 1483367 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.84000, -83.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was preparing to transfer material from a tote to a packaging line when the employee was exposed to insecticide, sustaining second degree chemical burns to the lower right leg, ankle, shin, and calf.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2020, a worker at CJB Industries, Inc. in VALDOSTA, GEORGIA suffered second degree chemical burns and corrosions to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with insecticides identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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