International Paper Company
Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode — Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect — MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 20191112344 |
| Address | 912 Nelbar St. | City, State ZIP | MIDDLETOWN, OHIO 45042 |
| Event Date | November 30, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Inhalation of harmful substance-single episode | Source of Injury | Smoke, fire gases, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322130 | Inspection # | 1448842 |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.52000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While an employee was troubleshooting an overheating hydraulic unit, smoke came out of an oil residue tank. The employee was hospitalized with a respiratory illness.
Incident Summary
On November 30, 2019, a worker at International Paper Company in MIDDLETOWN, OHIO suffered other respiratory system symptoms-toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect to the body systems. The incident was classified as inhalation of harmful substance-single episode, with smoke, fire gases, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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