# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Whiting Systems
> OSHA SIR `2020109530` · 10/7/2020 · ROBERTA, GEORGIA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Eye(s)
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Soap products
## Employer
- **Name:** Whiting Systems
- **Location:** 628 Industrial Blvd, ROBERTA, GEORGIA, 31078
- **NAICS:** 325611
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was transferring liquid soap from one storage tote to another storage tote. The hose had pressure built in the line and when the nozzle was turned on to allow for liquid release, the liquid forcefully exited the hose and struck the employee's eyes resulting in chemical burns to both eyes.

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