GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA·2016-10-09

Wal-Mart Stores East, LP

Explosion, n.e.c. · Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, 18815 NW 115th Ave, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32641 on 2016-10-09, Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury, affecting the eye(s).

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Final narrative

An employee was checking the water level in a fire system battery when an explosion occurred. The battery acid entered his eyes and pieces of the battery case lacerated his face. He was hospitalized.

Hospitalized Eye(s) Batteries other than automotive

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