105,313Records 71,083Employers 85,290Hospitalizations 27,770Amputations 2015-01-01 2025-10-31
Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025

WILLOW ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA—

Cytec Solvay Group

Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Final narrative

On May 8, 2017, at approximately 11:15 a.m., an employee was attempting to unload cyanuric chloride when the material became airborne and covered the employee's respirator mask, obstructing his vision. In an attempt to clear the mask, it was rinsed with water. The cyanuric chloride reacted with the water and became acidic. He removed his mask and suffered eye and skin irritation as well as breathing difficulties. He was later hospitalized for a chemical burn to the lungs.

Hospitalized Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders Cyanide and cyanide compounds, n.e.c.

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