INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Report ID | 2016054098 |
| Address | 890 IP LANE | City, State ZIP | VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA 74764 |
| Event Date | May 12, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Sulfuric acid |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1148813 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.02000, -95.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee suffered chemical burns while unloading a chemical railcar.
Incident Summary
On May 12, 2016, a worker at INTERNATIONAL PAPER in VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with sulfuric acid identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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