Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
| Employer | Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC | Report ID | 2024043499 |
| Address | 3 Dexter Road | City, State ZIP | EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02914 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325998 | Inspection # | 1743685 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -71.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning a catalyst filter press when they came into contact with the filter press waste, resulting in chemical burns to both of his arms. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2024, a worker at Aspen Aerogels Rhode Island, LLC in EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with chemicals and hazardous materials unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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