ROCKY MOUNTAIN AGRONOMICS, INC.
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions second degree — BURLEY, IDAHO
| Employer | ROCKY MOUNTAIN AGRONOMICS, INC. | Report ID | 2025021742 |
| Address | 1912 W Main St. | City, State ZIP | BURLEY, IDAHO 83318 |
| 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 | 42.53000, -113.81000 | ||
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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