# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at SOUTH COAST HEALTH SYSTEM GROUP
> OSHA SIR `2016076596` · 7/20/2016 · FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Forearm(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Drugs, alcohol, and medicines, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** SOUTH COAST HEALTH SYSTEM GROUP
- **Location:** 363 HIGHLAND AVENUE, FALL RIVER, MASSACHUSETTS, 02720
- **NAICS:** 622110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee suffered burns to their forearms and dizziness from exposure to a chemotherapy drug (Sevoflurane/Ultane) that had spilled. The employee was hospitalized.

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