Islechem, LLC
Explosion, unspecified — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — GRAND ISLAND, NEW YORK
| Employer | Islechem, LLC | Report ID | 2023065406 |
| Address | 2801 Long Road | City, State ZIP | GRAND ISLAND, NEW YORK 14072 |
| Event Date | June 19, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Explosion, unspecified | Source of Injury | Containers, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Alkalies, n.e.c. | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 424590 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.05000, -78.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were cleaning a glass vessel when it ruptured. Employee 1 was hospitalized for abrasions/lacerations to the face, neck, and eyes as well as exposure to sodium amide to their face and eyes. Employee 2 sustained abrasions and lacerations to the neck and was not hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 19, 2023, a worker at Islechem, LLC in GRAND ISLAND, NEW YORK suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the head and neck. The incident was classified as explosion, unspecified, with containers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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