Process Service Specialists, LLC
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Process Service Specialists, LLC | Report ID | 2023087424 |
| Address | 604 N A Sandifer Hwy | City, State ZIP | MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI 39654 |
| Event Date | August 14, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | 1691280 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.54000, -90.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was assisting a contractor at a job site. The injured employee opened a piece of equipment that contained a caustic substance. The substance leaked onto their arms and legs, resulting in burns.
Incident Summary
On August 14, 2023, a worker at Process Service Specialists, LLC in MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with chemicals and chemical products, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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