# Chemical burns, corrosions  degree unspecified at Purecoat International, LLC
> OSHA SIR `2025021191` · 2/6/2025 · WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Multiple body parts  n.e.c.
- **Nature of injury:** Chemical burns, corrosions  degree unspecified
## Cause
- **Event:** Inhalation of harmful substance  single episode or single shift
- **Source:** Multiple chemicals and hazardous materials
- **Secondary source:** Secondary source not applicable
## Employer
- **Name:** Purecoat International, LLC
- **Location:** 3301 Electronics Way, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, 33407
- **NAICS:** 332812
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was mixing sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide in the wastewater department when vapors were released. The employee was hospitalized with throat and lung irritation.

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