Wilson Machine & Welding, Inc. of Decatur
Ingestion of harmful substance — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — CORDOVA, ALABAMA
| Employer | Wilson Machine & Welding, Inc. of Decatur | Report ID | 2022021476 |
| Address | 4787 HWY 78 | City, State ZIP | CORDOVA, ALABAMA 35550 |
| Event Date | February 15, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Ingestion of harmful substance | Source of Injury | Solvents, degreasers, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332710 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.78000, -87.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was siphoning degreaser from a 55-gallon drum. Some of the caustic solution entered his mouth and throat, causing burns. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 15, 2022, a worker at Wilson Machine & Welding, Inc. of Decatur in CORDOVA, ALABAMA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as ingestion of harmful substance, with solvents, degreasers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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