OSHA Injury Report: Rochester P802

At a glance

Where did this happen?

What was the outcome?

Before the incident

Operating a forklift

What happened

[REDACTED] (Injured Person) was operating a standup forklift to retrieve his 3rd pallet of Mississippi Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) for use at the wet blend bag dumping station. While lifting the pallet of Calcium Hydroxide (40 bags 50lbs each) from a 3rd rack [REDACTED] lost control of the load and [REDACTED] bags fell off the pallet directly below the rack. This caused approximately [REDACTED] bags to open creating a cloud of Calcium Hydroxide and a significant amount of material spilled on the lower racks and warehouse floor. The [REDACTED] began cleaning up the spill lead and relief operator were notified of the event [REDACTED] to [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] stopping initial cleaning activities [REDACTED] to [REDACTED] after multiple requests by team members. [REDACTED] took a shower change uniform boots and donned chemical PPE to completed the spill clean–up. [REDACTED] started feeling burning sensation on his arms torso and feet approximately an hour after the event. [REDACTED] finishe

Injury or illness

1st and second-degree burns

Object or substance involved

Powder Calcium Hydroxide

Summary line

Torso left anke and forearms Calcium hydroxide skin contact

Employee and industry

When (timing detail)

Source

Data from OSHA ITA Form 300/301 electronic submissions, filing year unspecified. ITA Case Detail records are establishment-reported submissions, not OSHA inspections — no per-record IMIS deep link exists.