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 GLANBIA FOODS, INC., 1728 S. 2300 E., GOODING, IDAHO 83330
on , Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified, affecting the lower leg(s).
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Final narrative
An employee was working at the calcium flow board when the gasket from the outflowing hydrogen sulfide tank failed. The resultant pressure pushed the sodium hydroxide solution 15 feet to where the employee was working. The chemical caused burns to 12% of the backside of the employee's lower legs.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate