# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at FOAM SUPPLES, INC
> OSHA SIR `20191111980` · 11/18/2019 · EARTH CITY, MISSOURI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Chemicals and chemical products, unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Valves, nozzles
## Employer
- **Name:** FOAM SUPPLES, INC
- **Location:** 4387 Rider Trial North, EARTH CITY, MISSOURI, 63045
- **NAICS:** 424610
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was opening a ball valve when a mechanical failure occurred and the employee was sprayed with a chemical solution resulting in chemical burns to the hands and face.

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