J. H. Findorff & Son Inc.
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | J. H. Findorff & Son Inc. | Report ID | 2024087915 |
| Address | 121 E Wilson St. | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53703 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Part of body unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Concrete wet mix, or dry mix |
| Secondary Source | Clothing | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.07000, -89.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a concrete vibrator during concrete pouring operations. Concrete material splattered onto the employee's clothing and soaked through, causing chemical burns to the employee's skin.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2024, a worker at J. H. Findorff & Son Inc. in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the part of body unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with concrete wet mix, or dry mix identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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