Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue · Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Effingham Equity - Bauer Farms, 1601 Trapper Avenue, SMITHBORO, ILLINOIS 62284
on , Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, n.e.c..
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Final narrative
An employee was attempting to seal a leak at the strainer plug located on a pressurized anhydrous ammonia toolbar. The employee was tightening a plug on the strainer using a wrench when the plug failed and a burst of anhydrous ammonia hit the employee in the face and torso. The employee suffered chemical burns to the eyes and mouth as well as the left side of their head, neck, and shoulder.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, n.e.c.Ammonia, anhydrous ammonia