Tri-Tech Labratories
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — GROVEPORT, OHIO
| Employer | Tri-Tech Labratories | Report ID | 2025054874 |
| Address | 4400 South Hamilton Road | City, State ZIP | GROVEPORT, OHIO 43125 |
| Event Date | May 23, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Lye, alkali metal hydroxides |
| Secondary Source | Eye and face protection | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 325611 | Inspection # | 1826899 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.88000, -82.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee mixed sodium hydroxide pellets into a 55-gallon drum of hot water. A chemical reaction occurred and mixture splashed out of the drum, causing burns to the employee's face and neck. Personal protective equipment was not in place at the time.
Incident Summary
On May 23, 2025, a worker at Tri-Tech Labratories in GROVEPORT, OHIO suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the head and neck. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with lye, alkali metal hydroxides identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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