Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Exposure through intact tissue — Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified — QUEEN CITY, TEXAS
| Employer | Graphic Packaging International, LLC | Report ID | 20241211278 |
| Address | 9978 FM 3129 | City, State ZIP | QUEEN CITY, TEXAS 75572 |
| Event Date | December 6, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified | Body Part | Leg(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Exposure through intact tissue | Source of Injury | Adhesives, sealants, paints unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 322121 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.25000, -94.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading a chemical mixture intermediate bulk container tote from a pipeline to a tank. The employee went to disconnect the container and they were splashed with the chemical mixture that was in the pipeline, resulting in chemical burns to both legs.
Incident Summary
On December 6, 2024, a worker at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in QUEEN CITY, TEXAS suffered chemical burns, corrosions degree unspecified to the leg(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as exposure through intact tissue, with adhesives, sealants, paints unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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