Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA
| Employer | Alcon Laboratories, Inc. | Report ID | 2023076069 |
| Address | 11460 Johns Creek Parkway | City, State ZIP | JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA 30097 |
| Event Date | July 10, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Acids, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339115 | Inspection # | 1683699 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.05000, -84.17000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing out formic acid with a hose. The hose disconnected and acid sprayed on the employee, who was burned. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 10, 2023, a worker at Alcon Laboratories, Inc. in JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with acids, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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