International Paper/Vicksburg Mill
Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue — Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified — REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | International Paper/Vicksburg Mill | Report ID | 2023031888 |
| Address | 3737 Highway 3 North | City, State ZIP | REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI 39156 |
| Event Date | March 1, 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) | 322130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.52000, -90.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was troubleshooting a sulfuric acid flow process after the acid was not getting through the system. The employee turned a valve and acid sprayed through a pinhole at a union that was at chest level. The employee suffered injuries from the sulfuric acid striking his chest, left arm, and face.
Incident Summary
On March 1, 2023, a worker at International Paper/Vicksburg Mill in REDWOOD, MISSISSIPPI 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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