INTERNATIONAL PAPER
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — First degree chemical burns and corrosions — SELMA, ALABAMA
| Employer | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Report ID | 20221211042 |
| Address | 601 County Road 78 | City, State ZIP | SELMA, ALABAMA 36703 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | First degree chemical burns and corrosions | Body Part | Head and neck |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Source of Injury | Acids, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | 1641103 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.42000, -86.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was changing a leaking valve in the bleach department. After the employee disconnected the airline, the acid in the line sprayed onto their chin and neck. The employee was hospitalized for first-degree chemical burns.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2022, a worker at INTERNATIONAL PAPER in SELMA, ALABAMA suffered first degree chemical burns and corrosions to the head and neck. The incident was classified as exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue, with acids, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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