A#1 Air, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — DENTON, TEXAS
| Employer | A#1 Air, Inc. | Report ID | 2023065624 |
| Address | 3412 Sundown Blvd | City, State ZIP | DENTON, TEXAS 76210 |
| Event Date | June 25, 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 | Drain and oven cleaners |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.17000, -97.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning out an HVAC drain pipe that had drain solvent in it. When the employee opened the drain, solvent splashed in his face causing burns.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2023, a worker at A#1 Air, Inc. in DENTON, TEXAS 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 drain and oven cleaners identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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