International Paper
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | International Paper | Report ID | 2019011145 |
| Address | 890 IP Lane | City, State ZIP | VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA 74764 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Pumps | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.99000, -95.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing the fluid flow through piping when an expansion joint on a pump failed, allowing chemical to contact the employee. The employee was hospitalized with chemical burns to the hand and legs.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2019, a worker at International Paper in VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with chemicals and chemical products, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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