ROCKY MOUNTAIN AGRONOMICS, INC.

Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions second degree — BURLEY, Idaho

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at ROCKY MOUNTAIN AGRONOMICS, INC. in BURLEY, Idaho
Employer ROCKY MOUNTAIN AGRONOMICS, INC.
Address 1912 W Main St.
City, State ZIP BURLEY, Idaho 83318
Report ID 2025021742
Event Date February 22, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Chemical burns, corrosions second degree
Body Part Ears and facial region unspecified
Event Type Exposure through intact tissue
Source of Injury Sulfuric acid
Secondary Source Eye and face protection
Industry (NAICS) 325314
Inspection # 1808355
GPS Coordinates 42.53810, -113.80107

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Incident Narrative

Employees were transferring 93% sulfuric acid from a railcar using a transfer pump and hose. The transfer line became pressurized and forced a valve to open, causing sulfuric acid to spray an employee. The force of the spray went underneath his face shield and sprayed his face. The employee sustained second-degree burns.

Incident Summary

On February 22, 2025, a worker at ROCKY MOUNTAIN AGRONOMICS, INC. in BURLEY, Idaho suffered chemical burns, corrosions second degree to the ears and facial region unspecified. 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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