Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC | Report ID | 20201211856 |
| Address | 1914 Haden Rd | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77015 |
| Event Date | December 19, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Aromatics, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | 1508661 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.76000, -95.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was bleeding a chemical transfer line. Cresol sprayed out from the line, burning the employee.
Incident Summary
On December 19, 2020, a worker at Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with aromatics, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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