# Second degree chemical burns and corrosions at Brock Services, LLC
> OSHA SIR `20171110615` · 11/3/2017 · PASADENA, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Second degree chemical burns and corrosions
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Acetic acid, vinegar
## Employer
- **Name:** Brock Services, LLC
- **Location:** 9502 Bayport Blvd, PASADENA, TEXAS, 77507
- **NAICS:** 238990
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was monitoring the loading of a railcar when he noticed a vent was leaking. He tried to close the secondary valve to isolate the leak. He put his safety harness on and pulled a probe up to close the valve and isolate the leak. When he pulled the probe up, he heard a pop. The vent hose blew off, spraying him with acetic acid. He suffered first and second degree burns to his lower legs and feet, requiring hospitalization.

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