Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue · Second degree chemical burns and corrosions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Abernathy Company, 3800 Abernathy Dr., TEXARKANA, ARKANSAS 71854
on , Second degree chemical burns and corrosions, affecting the knee(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was moving a 55-gallon drum of hydrofluoric acid onto a pallet on a forklift. The employee pushed the drum with his hands and knee. Approximately 1 hour later, he noticed his pant leg was wet and recognized the acid odor. He suffered 2nd degree burns to his knee cap and was hospitalized.