# Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk at Cytec Solvay Group
> OSHA SIR `2017054182` · 5/8/2017 · WILLOW ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
- **Nature of injury:** Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
## Cause
- **Event:** Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode
- **Source:** Cyanide and cyanide compounds, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Cytec Solvay Group
- **Location:** 1 Heilman Avenue, WILLOW ISLAND, WEST VIRGINIA, 26134
- **NAICS:** 325199
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On May 8, 2017, at approximately 11:15 a.m., an employee was attempting to unload cyanuric chloride when the material became airborne and covered the employee's respirator mask, obstructing his vision. In an attempt to clear the mask, it was rinsed with water. The cyanuric chloride reacted with the water and became acidic. He removed his mask and suffered eye and skin irritation as well as breathing difficulties. He was later hospitalized for a chemical burn to the lungs.

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