SAPORITO FINISHING CO.
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions first degree — CICERO, ILLINOIS
| Employer | SAPORITO FINISHING CO. | Report ID | 20241110241 |
| Address | 3119 S. AUSTIN AVENUE | City, State ZIP | CICERO, ILLINOIS 60804 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions first degree | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Hydrofluoric acid |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332813 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.83000, -87.77000 | ||
Incident 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.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2024, a worker at SAPORITO FINISHING CO. in CICERO, ILLINOIS suffered chemical burns, corrosions first degree to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with hydrofluoric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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