# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at MWH Americas, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2015021126` · 2/4/2015 · COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Alkalies, unspecified
## Employer
- **Name:** MWH Americas, Inc
- **Location:** 121 S Tejon Street, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, 80901
- **NAICS:** 541330
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was inspecting an out-of-service water pipe.  The pipe had accumulated high alkaline water.  The employee received chemical burns to the feet, ankles, and calves.

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