# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center
> OSHA SIR `2016054323` · 5/18/2016 · WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Upper and lower limb(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Medstar Health Washington Hospital Center
- **Location:** 110 Irving Street, NW, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 20010
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

A floor stripping cleaning chemical was spilled onto an employee and the employee received a chemical burn on the left hand and leg and the right foot.

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