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Chemical Burn from Ball Valve
Date of Incident: 13 December 2017
Description:
A ball valve had been removed and replaced from an acid dosing system. Although the lines had been flushed prior to removal a small amount of residual chemical was retained within the valve. This was released when the valve was manipulated causing minor injuries.
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