The Dow Chemical Company
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — ORANGE, TEXAS
| Employer | The Dow Chemical Company | Report ID | 2024109676 |
| Address | 2735 FM Road 1006 | City, State ZIP | ORANGE, TEXAS 77630 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Buttock(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact | Source of Injury | Ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Corrosive bases unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.05000, -93.75000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell into a caustic puddle and suffered a chemical burn on his left buttocks.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2024, a worker at The Dow Chemical Company in ORANGE, TEXAS suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the buttock(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with ground, travel, and support surfaces unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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