International Paper Co.
Exposure to environmental heat — Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. — FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS
| Employer | International Paper Co. | Report ID | 2023087900 |
| Address | 4215 Planters Road | City, State ZIP | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS 72908 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Effects of heat and light, n.e.c. | Body Part | BODY SYSTEMS |
| Event Type | Exposure to environmental heat | Source of Injury | Heat-environmental |
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.30000, -94.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A maintenance employee was hospitalized with dehydration caused by extreme heat.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2023, a worker at International Paper Co. in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS suffered effects of heat and light, n.e.c. to the body systems. The incident was classified as exposure to environmental heat, with heat-environmental identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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