# Chemical burns, corrosions  degree unspecified at Birmingham Hide & Tallow Co., Incl
> OSHA SIR `2024087307` · 8/9/2024 · LOXLEY, ALABAMA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s) and arm(s)  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns, corrosions  degree unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Exposure through intact tissue
- **Source:** Cleaning and polishing agents  unspecified
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Birmingham Hide & Tallow Co., Incl
- **Location:** 28360 County Rd 66N, LOXLEY, ALABAMA, 36551
- **NAICS:** 423930
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was pressure washing grease tanks using a steam-type pressure washer with a caustic additive. The cleaning chemicals splashed onto the employee, burning their hands and arms.

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