# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Chemtrade Refinery Service Inc
> OSHA SIR `2021076287` · 7/29/2021 · BEAUMONT, TEXAS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
- **Source:** Sulfuric acid
- **Secondary source:** Pressure lines, except hoses
## Employer
- **Name:** Chemtrade Refinery Service Inc
- **Location:** 1400 Olin Road, BEAUMONT, TEXAS, 77705
- **NAICS:** 324110
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

Two employees were investigating a 4-inch spent sulfuric acid line to see what was needed for repairs. The line ruptured and sprayed acid on both employees. One suffered burns to his hands and the lower part of his body. He was hospitalized.

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