Veolia North America
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — DAVENPORT, FLORIDA
| Employer | Veolia North America | Report ID | 2024087297 |
| Address | 5000 North Ridge Trail | City, State ZIP | DAVENPORT, FLORIDA 33897 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Lye, alkali metal hydroxides |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.23000, -81.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was packing a cleaning solution containing sodium hydroxide. The solution spilled onto the employee's right ankle, causing a chemical burn to the ankle.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2024, a worker at Veolia North America in DAVENPORT, FLORIDA suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the ankle(s). 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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