# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Allied New Technologies
> OSHA SIR `2021054292` · 5/26/2021 · PALMETTO, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Face, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate
## Employer
- **Name:** Allied New Technologies
- **Location:** 2815 Inland Transport Street, PALMETTO, FLORIDA, 34221
- **NAICS:** 532490
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was disconnecting a plant process hose carrying 32% liquid sodium hydroxide. The employee was exposed to the chemical under his face shield. The lower part of his face was exposed and he suffered a rash/burn.

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