GLANBIA FOODS, INC.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — GOODING, IDAHO
| Employer | GLANBIA FOODS, INC. | Report ID | 2023065387 |
| Address | 1728 S. 2300 E. | City, State ZIP | GOODING, IDAHO 83330 |
| Event Date | June 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate |
| Secondary Source | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 311513 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.94000, -114.63000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at the calcium flow board when the gasket from the outflowing hydrogen sulfide tank failed. The resultant pressure pushed the sodium hydroxide solution 15 feet to where the employee was working. The chemical caused burns to 12% of the backside of the employee's lower legs.
Incident Summary
On June 18, 2023, a worker at GLANBIA FOODS, INC. in GOODING, IDAHO suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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