# Second degree chemical burns and corrosions at LBC Houston LT
> OSHA SIR `2015107732` · 10/16/2015 · SEABROOK, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree chemical burns and corrosions
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Aromatics and hydrocarbon derivatives, except halogenated, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** LBC Houston LT
- **Location:** 11666 Port Rd., SEABROOK, TEXAS, 77586
- **NAICS:** 493110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was clearing a pipe line using nitrogen to pressure the line. The employee disconnected the nitrogen line, which was not clear or de-pressured at the time. Product sprayed out on the employee, causing first and second degree burns to the left side of the employee's head, the left arm, and both legs from the knees down.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*