Evergreen Packaging, LLC.

Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue - Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified - PINE BLUFF, Arkansas

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Evergreen Packaging, LLC. in PINE BLUFF, Arkansas
Employer Evergreen Packaging, LLC.
Address 5201 Fairfield Rd,
City, State ZIP PINE BLUFF, Arkansas 71601
Report ID 2023010487
Event Date January 16, 2023
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified
Body Part Multiple body parts, n.e.c.
Event Type Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue
Source of Injury Sulfuric acid
Industry (NAICS) 322220
Inspection # 1644329
GPS Coordinates 34.22570, -91.94489

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Incident Narrative

An employee was transferring sulfuric acid via a hose to a temporary holding tote when acid splashed onto his chest, torso, and arms, resulting in burns.

Incident Summary

On January 16, 2023, a worker at Evergreen Packaging, LLC. in PINE BLUFF, Arkansas suffered chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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