Total Clean, LLC
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — HAZEL CREST, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Total Clean, LLC | Report ID | 2024076360 |
| Address | 3233 W 167th Street | City, State ZIP | HAZEL CREST, ILLINOIS 60429 |
| Event Date | July 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Lye, alkali metal hydroxides |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 488999 | Inspection # | 1763073 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.58000, -87.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was washing a tank wagon. They opened a pressurized vessel and were sprayed with sodium hydroxide, resulting in burns.
Incident Summary
On July 15, 2024, a worker at Total Clean, LLC in HAZEL CREST, ILLINOIS suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with lye, alkali metal hydroxides identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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