INJURED WAS TRYING TO REMOVE PULSATION DAMPER IN A PRESSURIZED CAUSTIC PIPE. AS THE DAMPENER RELEASED THE LIQUID CAUSTIC SODA GUSHED OUT. THE EE INSTINTIVELY STEPPED BACK AND RAISED HIS ARMS T O PROTECT HIMSELF. THE EE'S HAND STRUCK HIS FACE SHIELD KNOCKING IT UP AND CAUSTIC SPLASHED ON HIS MOUTH.
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January 29, 2003
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Unimin Georgia Company L P · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
Unimin Georgia Company L P · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE OUT A STAINLESS STEELBALL VALVE SULPHURIC ACID SPILLED & MADE CONTACTWITH HIS RIGHT HAND & ARM. EE WAS WEARING WORKGLOVES BUT NOT RUBBER GLOVES
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