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Cement Burns

When most people picture construction site injuries, they think of accidents such as falls from elevated heights or damage from large machinery. However, construction site workers are also exposed to a number of chemicals that can lead to burns and other injuries. One of these hazardous substances is the construction site staple known as cement or concrete.

Cement burns can cause serious damage to your epidermis as well as deeper into your body. While burns from cement are not as common as thermal burns, they require a specific treatment to help reverse the damage. If you have suffered cement burns on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Contact a tenacious New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyer from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP to discuss your case.

How Cement Causes Burns

Cement is very caustic, which means that it has the ability to corrode or eat through certain substances including your skin. The most common form of cement, Portland cement, can also draw the moisture out of your skin. This can cause severe burns that eat through your skin. Unfortunately, you may not become aware of a Portland cement burn until hours after contact, which allows the damage to spread deeper into your body.

Sources of Portland Cement

There are many different building materials that rely on Portland cement, including:

  • Grout
  • Concrete
  • Stucco
  • Plaster
  • Mortar
  • Terrazzo

This means that everyone from carpenters to tile setters can come into contact with abrasive Portland cement.

Contact Us

If you have experienced a cement burn while on the job, you may be entitled to worker’s compensation to help with your pain and suffering. To learn more about your legal options, contact an experienced New Jersey worker’s comp attorney from Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 888-389-COMP today.