OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221408479
HP HOOD LLC
SACRAMENTO, CA·
Event description
Employee incurs burns by hot caustic solution during cleanin
Investigation abstract
At 8:25 a.m. on June 25, 2021, Employee #1 was tightening a loose clamp near a valve drain outlet during a clean-in-place operation. The valve unexpectedly opened, releasing hot caustic cleaning solution-Diversey Divostar Protect-at approximately 180�F near the employee's feet. He slipped and fell into the liquid, which splashed onto his face and eyes. The hot solution also contacted his legs and hands. Employee #1 sustained chemical burns to his legs, face, and eyes. He was hospitalized for treatment. The incident was attributed to improper placement of the valve drain and the inability to determine cycle completion prior to entering the work area.
Victim
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#1 Hospitalized Age 67 M
- Event type
- 14
- Occupation code
- 688
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