Gulf Coast Distillers
Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — HOUSTON, TEXAS
| Employer | Gulf Coast Distillers | Report ID | 2025043453 |
| Address | 2101 Summer St | City, State ZIP | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77007 |
| Event Date | April 14, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact | Source of Injury | Other constructed surface |
| Secondary Source | Corrosive acids unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 312120 | Inspection # | 1818903 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.77000, -95.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was carrying a bucket of acid to his workstation for cleaning purposes. He slipped and fell, and the acid spilled into his eyes. He suffered eye injuries and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 14, 2025, a worker at Gulf Coast Distillers in HOUSTON, TEXAS suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the eye(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level resulting in exposure or contact, with other constructed surface identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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