Martin Midstream Partners L.P.
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — MULBERRY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Martin Midstream Partners L.P. | Report ID | 2024064907 |
| Address | 3095 County Road 640 W | City, State ZIP | MULBERRY, FLORIDA 33860 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Head, neck, trunk |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Sulfuric acid |
| Secondary Source | Hoses except machine | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325312 | Inspection # | 1752744 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.84000, -82.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a transfer hose to transport 98% sulfuric acid when the hose failed under pressure and the employee sustained chemical burns to their face, mouth, neck, and chest.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2024, a worker at Martin Midstream Partners L.P. in MULBERRY, FLORIDA suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the head, neck, trunk. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with sulfuric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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