Chemical burns, corrosions first degree

Name: Chemical burns, corrosions first degree at SAPORITO FINISHING CO.
Start: 11/2/2024

1 hospitalization · 20241110241 · 11/2/2024 · SAPORITO FINISHING CO.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Forearm(s)
Nature of injury: Chemical burns, corrosions first degree

Cause

Event: Exposure through intact tissue
Source: Hydrofluoric acid
Secondary source: Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name: SAPORITO FINISHING CO.
Location: 3119 S. AUSTIN AVENUE, CICERO, ILLINOIS, 60804
NAICS: 332813
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

An employee was transferring hydrofluoric acid to containers and then began moving the containers. Acid splashed out of the containers and onto the employee's forearm, resulting in first-degree chemical burns.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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