Texas Instrument Incorporated
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — SHERMAN, TEXAS
| Employer | Texas Instrument Incorporated | Report ID | 2025021724 |
| Address | 501 West Shepherd Drive | City, State ZIP | SHERMAN, TEXAS 75092 |
| Event Date | February 21, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Thumb(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Hydrofluoric acid |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 334413 | Inspection # | 1806489 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.55000, -96.61000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 21, 2025, an employee was assisting a contractor with the repair of a broken drip leg (90-degree PVC fitting) in the exhaust ventilation duct of the subfab. The employee was exposed to hydrofluoric acid that dropped from the exhaust onto the back of his right thumb. The employee experienced severe burning pain in his right thumb and hand, swelling throughout his hand, and chest pain. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 21, 2025, a worker at Texas Instrument Incorporated in SHERMAN, TEXAS suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the thumb(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with hydrofluoric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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