Date | City | State | Employer | Body Part | Event |
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2017-05-08 | Willow Island | West Virgini | Cytec Solvay Group | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode |
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. | |||||
2015-03-08 | Willow Island | West Virgini | The Ruhlin Company | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet |
On March 8, 2015, at approximately 10:00 a.m., an employee exited the cab of his hydraulic link belt crane and fell 6 feet to the ground. The employee was hospitalized for a possible rib fracture. |