# Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions at SNF, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2019066156` · 6/19/2019 · RICEBORO, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple pelvic region locations
- **Nature of injury:** Third or fourth 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.
- **Secondary source:** Hoses
## Employer
- **Name:** SNF, Inc.
- **Location:** 1 Chemical Plant Rd, RICEBORO, GEORGIA, 31323
- **NAICS:** 325211
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was disconnecting a hose when the employee lost control of the hose. The hose ripped the employee's personal protective suit, and the chemical that was coming out of the hose contacted the employee's body. The employee was hospitalized with third degree burns to the lower body.

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