International Paper Company
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | International Paper Company | Report ID | 2021065022 |
| Address | 890 IP Lane | City, State ZIP | VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA 74764 |
| Event Date | June 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Body Part | Mouth, unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.00000, -95.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unhooking a hose on a chemical reel car. The employee was sprayed with sodium hydroxide and suffered chemical burns to the mouth.
Incident Summary
On June 20, 2021, a worker at International Paper Company in VALLIANT, OKLAHOMA suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the mouth, unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with sodium and potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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