Alchemy-Spetec LLC
Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — TUCKER, GEORGIA
| Employer | Alchemy-Spetec LLC | Report ID | 2021064942 |
| Address | 4508 Bibb Boulevard | City, State ZIP | TUCKER, GEORGIA 30084 |
| Event Date | June 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified | Source of Injury | Adhesives, glues, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | 1540876 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.84000, -84.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a tanker full of chemicals into a storage tank. During this process, a pipe at the base of the tank broke and the chemical began running into the containment chamber. One of the employee's attempted to plug the leak with a piece of wood when the air pressure caused the material to discharge in a vaporized form. A second employee entered the area to offer their assistance. Both employees suffered irritation to their respiratory systems and eyes. One employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 17, 2021, a worker at Alchemy-Spetec LLC in TUCKER, GEORGIA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substances, unspecified, with adhesives, glues, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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