Crystal Metalworks, Inc.
Exposure through intact tissue — Allergic and irritant dermatitis acute — HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Crystal Metalworks, Inc. | Report ID | 2025010728 |
| Address | 3275 Penn Street | City, State ZIP | HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA 19440 |
| Event Date | January 23, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Allergic and irritant dermatitis acute | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Corrosive acids n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332323 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.29000, -75.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using metal pickling gel when it came into contact with their skin. The employee suffered an allergic reaction to the chemical, which caused burning and skin yellowing. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 23, 2025, a worker at Crystal Metalworks, Inc. in HATFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA suffered allergic and irritant dermatitis acute to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with corrosive acids n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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