Nebraska Nitrogen Geneva LLC
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Second degree chemical burns and corrosions — GENEVA, NEBRASKA
| Employer | Nebraska Nitrogen Geneva LLC | Report ID | 2023086993 |
| Address | 2240 R St. | City, State ZIP | GENEVA, NEBRASKA 68361 |
| Event Date | August 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Second degree chemical burns and corrosions | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325311 | Inspection # | 1688730 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -97.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were removing an anhydrous ammonia truck-loading hose from a portable meter testing station. As they removed the hose, anhydrous ammonia vapor was released and both employees were exposed to the chemical on their upper bodies, resulting in second-degree burns.
Incident Summary
On August 2, 2023, a worker at Nebraska Nitrogen Geneva LLC in GENEVA, NEBRASKA suffered second degree chemical burns and corrosions to the nonclassifiable. 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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