International Paper Columbus Mill
Nonclassifiable — Cuts and abrasions or bruises — COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | International Paper Columbus Mill | Report ID | 2023054627 |
| Address | 4335 Carson Rd./Hwy. 792 | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI 39701 |
| Event Date | May 24, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts and abrasions or bruises | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Nonclassifiable | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.34000, -88.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was collecting a pulp sample when their legs became caught between conveyors. The employee sustained a laceration to the right leg and a contusion to the left leg.
Incident Summary
On May 24, 2023, a worker at International Paper Columbus Mill in COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI suffered cuts and abrasions or bruises to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as nonclassifiable, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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