Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — MINSTER, OHIO
| Employer | Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC | Report ID | 20241110292 |
| Address | 216 Southgate | City, State ZIP | MINSTER, OHIO 45865 |
| Event Date | November 5, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Other multiple ear(s), facial locations |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Lye, alkali metal hydroxides |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484121 | Inspection # | 1786870 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.38000, -84.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 5, 2024, at about 12:15 PM, an employee was unhooking hoses after delivering a sodium hydroxide solution when they were sprayed in the eyes and mouth. The employee was hospitalized with chemical burns to their eyes and face.
Incident Summary
On November 5, 2024, a worker at Heniff Transportation Systems, LLC in MINSTER, OHIO suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the other multiple ear(s), facial locations. 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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