Chemical Products Corporation
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | Chemical Products Corporation | Report ID | 2023010377 |
| Address | 102 Old Mill Rd | City, State ZIP | CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30120 |
| Event Date | January 12, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Face, unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Hydrogen sulfide |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325188 | Inspection # | 1645227 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.15000, -84.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 12, 2023, an employee was operating a lift while a co-worker was on the lift cutting bolts from a chloride heater. As the bolts were cut, hydrogen sulfide sprayed the lift operator in the face, resulting in burns.
Incident Summary
On January 12, 2023, a worker at Chemical Products Corporation in CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with hydrogen sulfide identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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