The C.A. Lawton Co.
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — DE PERE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | The C.A. Lawton Co. | Report ID | 2022108685 |
| Address | 1900 Enterprise Dr. | City, State ZIP | DE PERE, WISCONSIN 54115 |
| Event Date | October 3, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331511 | Inspection # | 1627517 |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.42000, -88.06000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was calibrating a mixer. Two chemicals (a furan no-bake resin and an acid catalyst) were mixed in a bucket, reacted, and splashed onto the employee's face and down his arms. The employee suffered chemical burns to the face and arms. Personal protective equipment was not being worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On October 3, 2022, a worker at The C.A. Lawton Co. in DE PERE, WISCONSIN suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with multiple chemicals or chemical mixtures, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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