# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Princeton Hydro
> OSHA SIR `2020098669` · 9/11/2020 · RINGOES, NEW JERSEY
## Severity
- **2 hospitalizations**
- **Body part:** Eye(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Cleaning and polishing agents, n.e.c.
- **Secondary source:** Handtools-powered, n.e.c.
## Employer
- **Name:** Princeton Hydro
- **Location:** 1108 Old York Rd, RINGOES, NEW JERSEY, 08551
- **NAICS:** 541620
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was troubleshooting a tree sprayer with a full tank while on the boat dock at a pond. The sprayer released a chemical for the control of cyanobacteria and algae onto the employee and another employee. Both employees were hospitalized for injuries sustained including corneal abrasion, bilateral conjunctivitis, and chemical burns.

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