MFA Agri Services
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — CHULA, MISSOURI
| Employer | MFA Agri Services | Report ID | 2023043200 |
| Address | Steve Urich Farm intersection of SE 70th st and SE 50th ave | City, State ZIP | CHULA, MISSOURI 64635 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple trunk locations |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia |
| Secondary Source | Plowing, planting, and fertilizing machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | 1664366 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.92000, -93.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a fertilizer applicator toolbar in a farmer's field. As he went to tighten it, it broke, causing anhydrous ammonia (NH3) to release onto the employee's waist and forearm. The employee sustained chemical burns to his chest and abdomen.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2023, a worker at MFA Agri Services in CHULA, MISSOURI suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with ammonia, anhydrous ammonia identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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