St. Luke's University Health Network
Exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — QUAKERTOWN, Pennsylvania
| Employer | St. Luke's University Health Network |
| Address | 3000 St. Luke's Drive |
| City, State ZIP | QUAKERTOWN, Pennsylvania 18951 |
| Report ID | 2022043250 |
| Event Date | April 13, 2022 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified |
| Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure |
| Source of Injury | Sulfuric acid |
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 |
| Inspection # | 1591484 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.44000, -75.37000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a clogged drain with an acid drain cleaner. After the employee poured in the cleaner, there was a blast and the employee was exposed to acidic vapors. The employee suffered chemical burns to the throat and skin.
Incident Summary
On April 13, 2022, a worker at St. Luke's University Health Network in QUAKERTOWN, Pennsylvania suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure to other harmful substance-multiple routes of exposure, with sulfuric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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