Office Superstore East, LLC
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — DICKSON CITY, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Office Superstore East, LLC | Report ID | 20241211597 |
| Address | 951 Viewmont Drive, Store #645 | City, State ZIP | DICKSON CITY, PENNSYLVANIA 18519 |
| Event Date | December 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Sulfuric acid |
| Secondary Source | Batteries | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 493110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.45000, -75.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was taking in a customer's batteries for recycling. A battery leaked and battery acid caused injury to the employee's eye.
Incident Summary
On December 15, 2024, a worker at Office Superstore East, LLC in DICKSON CITY, PENNSYLVANIA suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the eye(s). 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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