# Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified at Waste Management of MS, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2022075802` · 7/3/2022 · LAKE, MISSISSIPPI
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Lower leg(s)
- **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
## Employer
- **Name:** Waste Management of MS, Inc.
- **Location:** 2253 Mudline Road, LAKE, MISSISSIPPI, 39092
- **NAICS:** 562112
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee opened the rear gate of a waste container in preparation for disposal. A caustic sludge splashed up his pants leg and caused a chemical burn on his lower leg.

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