DuraTech Industries, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | DuraTech Industries, Inc. | Report ID | 2020010200 |
| Address | 3216 Commerce St. | City, State ZIP | LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN 54603 |
| Event Date | January 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Alcohols, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 323113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.86000, -91.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered breathing problems and a burn to the lungs while extinguishing a fire. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 8, 2020, a worker at DuraTech Industries, Inc. in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with alcohols, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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