StratChem Logistics LLC
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — OSSINING, NEW YORK
| Employer | StratChem Logistics LLC | Report ID | 2022086879 |
| Address | Deerfield HOA, White Circle and Deer Run Lane | City, State ZIP | OSSINING, NEW YORK 10562 |
| Event Date | August 4, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Chlorine, chlorine bleach |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424690 | Inspection # | 1613090 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.18000, -73.85000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had just filled a tank with chlorine bleach and was disconnecting the equipment. The hose started spinning and sprayed the employee, who suffered chemical burns to the eyes and back.
Incident Summary
On August 4, 2022, a worker at StratChem Logistics LLC in OSSINING, NEW YORK suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with chlorine, chlorine bleach identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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