Walmart, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — FLORENCE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Walmart, Inc. | Report ID | 2020099237 |
| Address | 2701 Cloverdale Road | City, State ZIP | FLORENCE, ALABAMA 35630 |
| Event Date | September 29, 2020 | 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 | Drain and oven cleaners |
| Secondary Source | Bottles, jugs, flasks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 453998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.84000, -87.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was straightening a counter in a hardware department. A bottle of liquid drain opener fell, and its cap and seal broke. The liquid spilled onto the employee, causing chemical burns to her right leg, face, and arms. She was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 29, 2020, a worker at Walmart, Inc. in FLORENCE, ALABAMA 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 drain and oven cleaners identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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