# Chemical burns, corrosions  first degree at SAPORITO FINISHING CO.
> OSHA SIR `20241110241` · 11/2/2024 · CICERO, ILLINOIS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **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.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*